Paperback / softback | |
December 1, 2003 | |
9780295983745 | |
English | |
248 illus., 48 in color | |
11.00 Inches (US) | |
8.50 Inches (US) | |
1.78 Pounds (US) | |
$55.00 USD | |
v2.1 Reference | |
The Coptic Tapestry Albums and the Archaeologist of Antinoé, Albert Gayet
Nancy Hoskins deftly interweaves the creation of the textiles in the Greco-Roman city of Antinoé, Egypt, with their discovery by the charismatic French archaeologist Albert Gayet (1856-1916). Gayet staged stunning exhibitions of the pieces in Paris at the turn of the century and ultimately gave them to museums or sold them. One collector, Henry Bryon, had his 144 fabrics bound into the two albums featured here.
The album pages and covers are illustrated in glowing color, along with archival photographs from Gayet's expeditions. The style, structure, and iconography of each tapestry, tabby, and tablet-woven textile are discussed within the cultural construct of Late Antique and Early Christian Egypt. Detailed technical drawings illustrate the special weaving techniques of the Copts. Directions for six weaving projects inspired by the album fragments are included. The story of the inimitable Coptic tapestry albums will delight weavers, textile historians, art historians, and archaeologists.
About the Author
Reviews
"Scholarly research and meticulous attention to detail mark this fascinating study of Coptic tapestries."—Complex Weavers Newsletter
"High-quality images of a wide range of Egyptian Coptic Tapestry fragments, scholarly yet readable insights, and clear diagramming of techniques make this book a beautiful and valuable resource."—Fiberarts
Endorsements
"Master weaver, scholarly detective, and sensitive connoisseur, Nancy Hoskins combines all these skills to describe and identify this unusually wide range of Egyptian Coptic textile fragments. Her descriptions of weaving techniques create a fundamental glossary of technical terms, which all who study textiles should use. The detailed data on each piece are a benchmark for all who work in the field."—Jere L. Bacharach, Director, American Research Center in Egypt
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Paperback / softback | |
December 1, 2003 | |
9780295983745 | |
English | |
248 illus., 48 in color | |
11.00 Inches (US) | |
8.50 Inches (US) | |
1.78 Pounds (US) | |
$55.00 USD | |
v2.1 Reference | |
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