Textile Art of the Bakuba

Textile Art of the Bakuba
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Publisher : Schiffer Craft
Total Pages : 202
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ISBN-10 : WISC:89084436484
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Book Synopsis Textile Art of the Bakuba by : Sam Hilu

Download or read book Textile Art of the Bakuba written by Sam Hilu and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2003 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coveted by museum curators and private collectors alike, these striking velvety embroidered raffia cloths and ceremonial appliqu skirts were created deep in the heart of the Congo by the Kuba people. The intricate, eye-dazzling abstract designs, executed in an appealing palette of vegetal dyes, have inspired innumerable artists and designers including Paul Klee, Henry Matisse, Eduardo Chillida, Georges Braque, and Tristan Tzara. A value guide makes it an invaluable reference for collectors.


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