Get Free Shipping on orders over $79
Contemporary Quilt Art : An Introduction and Guide - Kathleen Lenkowsky

Contemporary Quilt Art

An Introduction and Guide

By: Kathleen Lenkowsky

Hardcover | 23 April 2008

At a Glance

Hardcover


RRP $66.00

$64.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $16.19 with

 or 

Ships in 10 to 15 business days

In the 1970s young artists "discovered" quilts and began experimenting with contemporary styles. Today quilt art is a staple of art exhibits nationwide. This handsomely illustrated introduction provides a useful guide to the contemporary art of quilting for quilters and collectors alike. The book illustrates the various styles of quilt art, introduces both established and emerging artists, and discusses aspects of their art as well as the process of quilt making. The reader will learn where to find the work of the best artists, and how to work directly with them when commissioning a quilt. Kate Lenkowsky gives an overview of exhibition and marketing opportunities and lists art quilt organizations at the national, regional, and local levels. Collectors will find a guide to resources on the conservation of textiles and options for displaying quilts in the home and elsewhere. A wonderful gift for anyone interested in viewing and collecting contemporary American art quilts.

Industry Reviews
"Like other crafts that have become highly collectible, art quilts are making the transition from being viewed solely as functional objects to being seen as the fine art pieces they are. A very important book for quilters and collectors alike." Martha Sielman, Executive Director, Studio Quilt Art Associates

More in Antiques & Collectables for Carpets, Rugs & Textiles

Unfolding Cloth : Inspiration from Historical Textiles - Hannah Lamb
A Pocket Guide to Adidas : Pocket Guides to Fashion - Josh Sims
Traditional Palestinian Costume : Origins and Evolution - Hanan Karaman Munayyer
Kilims : Warp & Weft - MICHAEL MANDAPATI

RRP $155.00

$142.75

Suzani : Art of the Silk Road - CHRISTIAN ERBER

RRP $155.00

$142.75

Style & Society : Dressing the Georgians - Anna Reynolds

RRP $110.00

$76.99

30%
OFF
The Story of the Hermes Scarf - Laia Farran Graves
The Story of the Burberry Trench - Caroline Young
The Story of Louis Vuitton Luggage - Laia Farran Graves