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Interwoven Globe
Amelia Et Al Peck
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Description for Interwoven Globe
Hardcover. Beginning in the 16th century, the golden age of European navigation brought about the flowering of an abundant textile trade, spurred by Western tastes for Eastern spices. This book explores as a history of design and to approach it with from a truly universal perspective. Num Pages: 360 pages, 360 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AKTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 249 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2176.
Beginning in the 16th century, the golden age of European navigation brought about the flowering of an abundant textile trade, spurred by Western tastes for Eastern spices. While previous studies have focused on this story from the viewpoint of trade, Interwoven Globe is the first book to explore it as a history of design – and to approach it with from a truly universal perspective. Fascinating and richly illustrated texts explore the inter-relationship of textiles, commerce and taste from the Age of Discovery to the 19th century, and 120 works from around the globe are discussed in detail. From India ... Read more
Beginning in the 16th century, the golden age of European navigation brought about the flowering of an abundant textile trade, spurred by Western tastes for Eastern spices. While previous studies have focused on this story from the viewpoint of trade, Interwoven Globe is the first book to explore it as a history of design – and to approach it with from a truly universal perspective. Fascinating and richly illustrated texts explore the inter-relationship of textiles, commerce and taste from the Age of Discovery to the 19th century, and 120 works from around the globe are discussed in detail. From India ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
360
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500517161
SKU
V9780500517161
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-4
About Amelia Et Al Peck
Amelia Peck is Marica F. Vilcek Curator, Department of American Decorative Arts, and Manager, The Henry R. Luce Center for the Study of American Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Reviews for Interwoven Globe
'[a] magnificent catalog' - New York Times Book Review