Author: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Title: V&A pattern : Walter Crane, Chinese textiles, Pop patterns, Spitalfields silks
Description: [London] : [V&A] 2011. 1st Edition in this form. An exceptional set; fine in the publisher's color-decorated boards and matching slip-case. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; Physical description; 4 v. : col. ill. ; 20 cm. + 4 CD-ROMs (4 3/4 in.). Accompanied by one CD-ROM in pocket inside back cover. In slip case. Title from slip case. Includes 4 V&A pattern books published 2010-2011. each accompanied by 1 CD-ROM which includes digital images of the patterns in the book. Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Walter Crane / Esme Whittaker -- Chinese textiles / Yueh-Siang Chang -- Pop patterns / Oriole Cullen -- Spitalfields silks / Moira Thunder. Summary; This attractive series reveals the V&A's spectacular and extensive pattern collections. Each title in the series includes a free CD of high resolution images. Chinese Textiles moves through the centuries highlighting the motifs of luxurious courtly robes. floral silks intended for the export market. and even the tongue-in-cheek patterns of Vivienne Tam. Biography; Yueh-Siang Chang is Assistant Curator of Chinese Arts in the Asian Department at the V&A. Subjects; Crane. Walter 1845-1915. Victoria and Albert Museum - Archives. Design - History - 19th century. Design - History - 20th century. Textile fabrics. Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts). Wallpaper. Fashion design ; Textile arts. China.Weight in Kg appr.:

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