Knihobot

Verity Wilson

    Chinese textiles. Victoria and Albert Museum. Far eastern series
    Dress in Detail From Around the World
    Dressing Up
    The Haunt of Fate
    • On a trip to Australia to visit friends following the death of her beloved husband, Estelle cannot escape the idea that he did not die an accidental death.It seems to her that fate had a hand in taking her husband from her, and gradually she starts to put together the pieces of what happened. With the support and advice of friends, and the strength of her own convictions, the threads which lead away from that fateful night start to pull her back to it, and a picture starts to emerge of the people involved and how they may all be interconnected.As her investigations continue and secrets emerge, it starts to become clear to Estelle that although cruel fate placed them in the wrong place at the wrong time, it could finally be starting to work in her favour.

      The Haunt of Fate
    • Dress in Detail From Around the World

      • 224 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení
      4,2(36)Ohodnotit

      "Meticulously detailed as well as gorgeous....The color photographs-which cover page after page and capture these intricate designs in close-up-are the main source of delight."- Time Out (London)Now available in paperback, this lavishly illustrated book celebrates the Victoria and Albert Museum's magnificent collection of dress from around the world. A source of inspiration to many of today's top designers, these colorful items of clothing, seen here in glorious close-up, will delight all lovers of fashion. The detailed line drawings are of special interest to professionals in any aspect of the fashion field. AUTHOR Rosemary Crill is a curator in the department of Asian art at the V&A. Jennifer Wearden is a curator in the department of furniture, textiles, and dress at the V&A. Verity Wilson is a curator in the department of Asian art at the V&A.

      Dress in Detail From Around the World
    • Celebrating Chinese textiles, this exquisite volume draws on historical and modern pieces from the world-renowned collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum. It tells the overlapping stories of their making and the material culture in which they were produced, exploring the different techniques, influences, and meanings behind these colorful works of art.Many pieces were made for special celebrations. Weddings provided occasions for splendid robes, palanquin hangings, and quilts and bed curtains, many bearing the "pictures of a hundred boys" that expressed the wish for sons to carry the family line. Pieces created for birthdays include inspired scenes of filial piety on scrolls and silk wall panels. Verity Wilson tells the story of each piece, introducing a wealth of characters from China's history and legends. The superb photography showcases the splendor of these intricate and glorious textiles to full effect.

      Chinese textiles. Victoria and Albert Museum. Far eastern series