The Art of Indonesian Textiles: The E. M. Bakwin Collection at the Art Institute of Chicago Tapa blanda - 2008

UsedVeryGood. Slight yellowing/scuffs. We flipped through this book and didn't notice any notes or underlines. Some corner dings. This is a paperback copy Fast Shipping - Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!

UsedGood. Minor scuffs and dings on the covers. Pages and text appear clean and are in good condition

Art Institute of Chicago, 2007. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Chicago : Art Institute of Chicago. Profusely illustrated in color. . Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 2007.

Art Institute of Chicago, 2007. Trade paperback. Very Good. The Book is in Very Good+ condition. Showcasing nearly seventy works, this special issue of Museum Studies explores the E. M. Bakwin Collection of Indonesian textiles, which entered the Art Institute of Chicago in 2002. Lavish illustrations and accessibly written essays introduce readers to a rich variety of ceremonial objects from hangings to sarongs, investigating the sources, motifs, and uses of one of Asia's most spectacular art forms.Often worn on special occasions or presented as a gift or offering, an Indonesian textile might illustrate its owner's ethnic identity or descent, give spiritual protection, display status, or strengthen alliances. Each piece in the E. M. Bakwin Collection can be read as an image of the local culture that produced it and is full of information on cosmic beliefs, venerated customs, technical expertise, social structures, and trade links. These splendid objects represent the finest examples of… Leer más

Art Institute of Chicago, 2007-12-14. paperback. Very Good/Very Good. 8x0x10. Jacket has minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. Showcasing nearly seventy works, this special issue of Museum Studies explores the E. M. Bakwin Collection of Indonesian textiles, which entered the Art Institute of Chicago in 2002. Lavish illustrations and accessibly written essays introduce readers to a rich variety of ceremonial objects from hangings to sarongs, investigating the sources, motifs, and uses of one of Asia's most spectacular art forms.Often worn on special occasions or presented as a gift or offering, an Indonesian textile might illustrate its owner's ethnic identity or descent, give spiritual protection, display status, or strengthen alliances. Each piece in the E. M. Bakwin Collection can be read as an image of the local culture that produced it and is full of information on cosmic beliefs, venerated customs, technical expertise, social structures, and trade links. These… Leer más

112 pp. In "as new condition" Color plates included.

Chicago: Art Institute of Chicago. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 2007. First Printing. Soft Cover. 0300119461 . Small tear at top of spine; otherwise, this copy is clean, unmarked and tight. . Color Photographs. 4to 11" - 13" tall. 112 pp .

The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL, 2007. Book. Fine Condition. Wrappers. 112 pages 64 illustrations in color. Introduction by Christa C. Mayer Thurman. Catalogue by Brigitte Khan Majlis. Notes. Bibliography..

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.