Craft Traditions of the World
Locally Made, Globally Inspiring
Sentance Bryan
Thames UK
Hardcover: 240 pages
Language English
ISBN / Barcode: 9780500514665
Subject: Art Ethnic Art
This is the first comprehensive survey of crafts worldwide. The techniques used in a particular craft, from backstrap weaving and papercutting to metal casting and wood carving, as well as their history, are explained and illustrated, highlighting an incredible and dazzling diversity of styles. The book is organized geographically with six sections spanning the world, with each section subdivided into nearly 90 crafts altogether. Complete with over 500 illustrations, a glossary, bibliography, information on museums and an index, this survey is an essential document for anyone concerned with art, craft and decorative objects.
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€ 29.50
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