Textiles in the Art Institute of Chicago
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Textiles in the Art Institute of Chicago by Christa C Mayer Thurman
Works of lace, woven silk, velvet and other fine fabrics are among the masterpieces showcased in this book, an overview of textile art spanning 15 centuries. The author takes the reader on a tour of 87 masterworks selected to demonstrate the breadth of this collection.
Christa C. Mayer Thurman, one of the foremost authorities in the field, is The Christa C. Mayer Thurman Curator of Textiles and Textile Conservator at The Art Institute of Chicago. Her description and historical assessment of the more than 250 objects in this catalogue is a significant contribution to scholarship.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780810938564 |
| ISBN 10 | 0810938561 |
| Title | Textiles in the Art Institute of Chicago |
| Author | Christa C Mayer Thurman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Abrams |
| Year published | 1992-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 152 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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