Art Deco Textiles: The French Designers
Product Description “A visually exciting look into the world of French Art Deco textile designs ….. Highly recommended.” Library JournalThe 1920s and 1930s were a time of great social and cultural upheavals, and over a period of immense creativity in all artistic fields. The decorative arts experienced a boom, that was the lifestyle of a generation form, and French artists and designers found themselves at the center of these developments. Whether following the elitist decorative trends Ruhlmann and Sue, or the more egalitarian, functionalist movement of Le Corbusier, the world of interior decoration and fashion went through radical changes in LED, which were both influenced by and reflected in the textiles of the day. This is an invitation to the spectacular world of Art Deco discover French textiles. Hundreds of color photographs bring to life the age when craftsmanship and industry side by side: Lyons silk and the first man-made fibers, carved printing blocks and huge multiple-cylinder rotary presses, indigo and madder and aniline and alizarin dyes, tradition and progress. Alternately costly or minimalist, with extravagant floral patterns or simple arrangements of shapes and colors, timelessly classic or celebrating the recent success of contemporary life, these materials will give endless source of inspiration for designers and collectors. 316 color illustrations.
Art Deco Textiles: The French Designers
China Fashion: Conversations with Designers
- ISBN13: 9781845205157
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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This book documents the rise (and rise) of fashion design in China. Told through the stories of three generations of designers: those born in the 20s and 30s, who were active before the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949; those born in the 1950s and 60s, when fashion in China was isolated from the rest of the world and the wearing of “Mao suits” became obligatory; and those born in the 1970s and later, who are now attempting to integrate China in to the global fashion industry, not only as producers of clothing but as designers and marketers as well.
Chinese fashion in the past half-century is a fascinating case study, given that the country began in penury, isolation, and political correctness, went through a phase of militant anti-fashion ideology, and is now rapidly developing internationally-minded, and eager to challenge the world in all fields of endeavour. Written by an insider, this book provides a fascinating survey based on the personal, professional and creative experiences of the most influential Chinese fashion designers. As such it will be welcomed by all students of contemporary fashion and design.
China Fashion: Conversations with Designers
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