Victoria and Albert Museum
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Offering unprecedented access to the V&A's collection of autochromes - one of the greatest collections of early colour photography in the world - 'Colour Mania' presents this pioneering photographic process in its full, vibrant, wondrous and painterly beauty and provides a breathtaking view of the early 20th century in colour. These autochromes are so fragile and light sensitive that they cannot be displayed in public - this book presents the only...
Publisher
V&A Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The kimono is the ultimate symbol of Japan, revered within the country as the embodiment of national culture and regarded internationally as an exotic fascination. The iconic garment is often viewed as traditional, unchanging and timeless, but this book counters that conception, presenting the kimono as highly dynamic and fashionable dress. The cultural and sartorial significance of the kimono is explored in historical and contemporary contexts,...
Publisher
V&A
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Paper crafts are as old as paper itself, with a profusion of different traditions originating around the world. The latest volume in the V&A's Maker's Guides series, Paper Crafts introduces a range of these fascinating traditions, offering paper projects inspired by a variety of diverse techniques, which are exemplified by objects from the V&A collection. From the classic Japanese art of origami to the gorgeously colorful and festive Polish "Wycinanki"...
Author
Publisher
V&A Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This delightful book, introduced by artist Rachel Whiteread, takes a closer look at some of the most interesting and historically significant examples of the art of the dolls' house. From lavish country mansions to cosy suburban villas, and from a Japanese house to a modern European living, the book explores the intricate roles of that the houses have played in the worlds of their owners, and provide as records of contemporary lifestyles. Specifically...
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Contains fifteen beautiful step-by-step projects for crafters at all levels. Each one takes its cue from a different tradition, including English goldwork, Indian beetle-wing embellishment, Japanese kogin, and Irish whitework, as well as contemporary machine embroidery. This modern maker's guide to decorative stitching traditions around the world will expand readers' crafting horizons and become an invaluable addition to every crafting shelf.
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"A passionate advocate of craftsmanship over mass-production, William Morris (1834- 1896) designed a huge variety of objects, but it is his highly original carpet, fabric and wallpaper patterns that have continued to capture the imagination and exert their influence on the decorative arts. Around 600 such designs are attributed to Morris, of which the vast majority are based on natural forms, including trees, plants and flowers. This beautifully designed,...
Publisher
Thames & Hudson, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Silk has long captured the imagination of peoples round the globe, inspiring creativity in the making of luxurious textiles. This major new survey draws on the exceptional collections of London's Victoria and Albert Museum and explores tradition and innovation across the history and geography of silk production, celebrating the ingenuity and skill of designers and makers. 0Structured by technique, from weaving and knitting to dyeing, printing and...
Publisher
V&A Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
" Diva celebrates the power and creativity of iconic performers, exploring what it means to be a diva. Ranging from opera and stage goddesses such as Adelina Patti, Sarah Bernhardt and Maria Callas to Hollywood icons Bette Davis, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe, from activist power performers such as Josephine Baker, Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin to pop megastars Cher, Grace Jones, Prince, Madonna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Rihanna, this book...
Publisher
V&A Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"The Florentine painter Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) is one of the greatest artists of all time. Renowned for the iconic Birth of Venus and Primavera, his work has become part of our collective visual memory, influencing product development, fashion design and artists as diverse as Andy Warhol, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, René Magritte and Jeff Koons. But Botticelli's fame today was by no means a foregone conclusion. Quickly forgotten after his death,...