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Masters: Art Quilts: Major Works by Leading Artists (The Masters) | 
| Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Lark Books
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
Buy New: $14.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 1775
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 7.9 x 1.3
ISBN: 1600591078
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.460973
EAN: 9781600591075
ASIN: 1600591078
Publication Date: May 6, 2008 (New: This Week)
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Condition: autographed copy
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Product Description
These art quilts showcase such versatility, innovation, and beauty that readers can’t help but be truly inspired. The gifted artists come from across the globe—including Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America—and their work displays their varying sensibilities, backgrounds, and talents.
Abstract appliqued shapes cascade across the surface of Ita Ziv’s brilliantly colored quilts, creating vibrant celebrations of life. Noriko Endo captures her deep feeling for trees in a stunning interplay of light, shadow, and leaves. Gloves appear in nearly every quilt by Jane Burch Cochran, representing probing hands and, sometimes, angel wings. John Lefelhocz’s fantastic imagery—including an airplane silhouette that lights up—grabs viewers’ attention.
Esteemed curator Martha Sielman contributes an illuminating essay for each of the 40 featured artists, who are showcased in eight-page features.
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More than a picture book, a real study of artists May 2, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
The latest installment in Lark Books' Masters series is a celebration of the art quilt. Martha Sielman has used a discerning eye to include a wide-ranging cross section representing this medium. The selected artists are notable for the expansive body of work which defines them. Their inclusion here attests to their imprint on the art quilt sphere. It also provides much more of a true picture of each artist, as opposed to a mere survey book. Anyone interested in discovering an artist's evolving form will appreciate this approach. Showcasing several works from each artist renders a more comprehensive and thought-provoking study.
The diverse works have in common fiber and stitch, layers and textures. How these are brought to fruition is remarkable in many ways. The underlying tradition of quilting is sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle, but the roots are apparent. There is something to fascinate every viewer, whether your taste runs to the abstract or the objective.
The tactile essence of quilts is captivating. When seen in person, the compulsion to touch and feel is part of the experience. Masters Art Quilts is no less compelling in capturing that sensory experience. It may even inspire you to take up needle and thread.
Inspiration! April 30, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Lark Books has produced another beautiful collection of work to inspire and delight. Full color pages, including details and artist comments portray some of the most well known names in the art quilt community. Although some of my favorite artists are surprisingly not included, this book is a must for anyone who finds pleasure and inspiration in studying the broad range of art quilts.
Art Quilts Masters April 29, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Masters, curated by Martha Sielman, is a magnificent 414 page book of 40 of the top art quilt artists. Each artist has up to 12 of their outstanding art quilts in this goregous collection. Many of which have detail photographs so that you can see the quilted surfaces.
Each artist has several quotes in his or her section so that you can get a real feel for their intent with their artwork.
This book has really inspired me to get back into my studio and create artwork.
It is a must have for your library.
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