P L Henderson
Unravelling Women's Art: Creators, Rebels, & Innovators in Textile Arts
Unravelling Women's Art: Creators, Rebels, & Innovators in Textile Arts
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- More about Unravelling Women's Art: Creators, Rebels, & Innovators in Textile Arts
The author explores the roles, identities, and representations of female textile artists across global and historical contexts, featuring over 20 interviews with contemporary artists.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2021
Publisher: Aurora Metro Publications
Female textile artists have played a diverse and intricate role in the arts throughout history, creating a rich and varied tapestry of works that reflect their unique perspectives and experiences. This captivating book delves into the intricate threads that connect these artists with the diverse range of arts they produce, unveiling a global and historic patchwork of assorted roles, identities, and representations.
Entertaining as well as informative, this book offers a unique overview of female-centric textile art production, encompassing embroidery, weaving, soft sculpture, and more. Through a series of over 20 interviews with contemporary textile artists, readers gain fascinating insights into their practices, themes, and personal motivations. The book explores a wide range of topics, from the historical significance of knitting as a spying device during wartime to the role of dress design in the Suffragette movement. It also delves into the symbolic meanings of spiders in ancient times and their continued relevance in contemporary art. Moreover, the book sheds light on how women's arts and crafts have transitioned from the backroom to the gallery showroom, challenging traditional notions of artistic hierarchies and gender roles.
Female textile artists have been instrumental in shaping the artistic landscape for centuries, and this book serves as a testament to their remarkable contributions and the ongoing importance of their work. It provides a valuable resource for artists, scholars, and anyone interested in exploring the rich and diverse world of female-centric textile art.
Weight: 642g
Dimension: 168 x 244 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913641153
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