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Genre/Form: | Criticism, interpretation, etc History |
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Named Person: | Gloria F Ross; Gloria F Ross; Gloria F Ross |
Material Type: | Biography |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Ann Lane Hedlund; Gloria F Ross |
ISBN: | 9780300166354 0300166354 |
OCLC Number: | 601348944 |
Notes: | "In association with Arizona State Museum, The University of Arizona, Tucson." |
Description: | xi, 367 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm |
Contents: | New York : starting a workshop -- Scotland : understanding handwoven tapestry -- France : exploring tapestry's roots -- The American southwest : continuing traditions -- The artists, the works : working with painters and sculptors -- Tapestry in the late twentieth century : valuing tapestry. |
Other Titles: | Gloria F. Ross and modern tapestry |
Responsibility: | Ann Lane Hedlund ; foreword by Grace Glueck. |
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Abstract:
Gloria Ross (1923-1998) described her work as the translation of paint into wool. This book draws from archives to unravel the evolution of Ross' modern tapestries and to illuminate the significance of her creative partnerships. It also features the collaborative work of 28 acclaimed modernist painters and sculptors.
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"It is certainly one of the best researched titles on the topic of modern tapestry... It is an important addition to any academic library with programs in design. Public libraries with strong art collections and collectors interested in learning more about modern tapestry will find this title solid and well worth the $65.00 price tag."-Barbara Opar, ARLIS/NA Reviews -- Barbara Opar ARLIS/NA Reviews Read more...
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- College of Art and Architecture, New Books August 2011(140 items)
by khenrich updated 2011-09-07