BARTY PHILLIPS

Tapestry The history of tapestry, from the earliest examples to modern times. Barty Phillips Traces the history of tapestry, from the earliest examples to modern times Illustrations reveal the beauty of tapestries in detail and show them in the settings in which they are used Discusses different forms of tapestry associated with nomadic life and the developed world, as a practical craft and art form Offers advice on where to see the most interesting collections, how to buy antique or modern tapestry and how to care for it .This book traces the rich history of tapestry from the earliest examples to modern pieces. The different forms of tapestry associated with tribal and nomadic life are discussed, as well as those of the developed world, and tapestry is considered both as an art form and as an everyday, practical craft. The copious illustrations reveal the sumptuous texture and beauty of tapestries in detail, and show them in the settings in which they are used. A truly inspiring sourcebook of ideas, Tapestry even offers practical advice on where to see the most interesting collections, how to buy antique or modern tapestry and how to care for it.

Este libro es un inestimable manual de consulta para cada necesidad doméstica, en él encontrará consejos prácticos relacionados con el hogar, desde el bricolaje y la decoración, hasta los primeros auxilios y la alimentacion, esta cuidadosamente estructurado para una facil consulta, con cerca de 1000 ilustraciones y graficos explicativos.

Este libro es una inestimable guía de consulta para cada necesidad doméstica, con consejos prácticos relacionados con el hogar, desde el bricolaje y la decoración, hasta primeros auxilios y alimentacion. Esta cuidadosamente estructurado para una facil consulta, con cerca de 1000 ilustraciones y graficos explicativos.