The designs of 18th-century woven silk in England and France exemplified skills acquired over two millennia: in their range and quality, they have perhaps never been excelled. The artists who supplied their patterns were well known in their day but, by the 20th century, they had been completely forgotten. Yet through their work, and that of the weavers, commercial productions intended for ladies' dresses were transformed into works of art.
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The designs of 18th-century woven silk in England and France exemplified skills acquired over two millennia: in their range and quality, they have perhaps never been excelled. The artists who supplied their patterns were well known in their day but, by the 20th century, they had been completely forgotten. Yet through their work, and that of the weavers, commercial productions intended for ladies' dresses were transformed into works of art.
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Very Good. Thames and Hudson, 1996. Slight shelf wear. Tight and unmarked. 112pp. 263 illustrations, most in color. Paperback. Very Good. 4to-over 9"-12" Tall.
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Fine. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 112 pages, with 263 illustrations, 259 are in color. "The designs of eigtheenth century woven silk in England and France exemplified skills acquired over two millenia: in their range, quality and beauty, they have perhaps never been excelled." FINE SOFTCOVER.
