Alastair Morton and Edinburgh Weavers: Visionary Textiles and Modern Art

Description: Alastair Morton and Edinburgh Weavers: Visionary Textiles and Modern Art [Hardcover] Jackson, Lesley Product Overview Edinburgh Weavers, in business from 1931 to 1963, was one of the most important textile companies of the 20th century. Alastair Morton, the visionary art director of the company, commissioned a remarkable series of textiles from leading British artists, including Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, and Elisabeth Frink, as well as artist-designers, such as Marion Dorn, Ashley Havinden, and Lucienne Day. Morton was also a gifted artist, textile designer, and weaver in his own right. This major work traces his wide-ranging career and records the history of Edinburgh Weavers and the glorious textiles it produced. Drawing on the V&A’s extensive archive, this impressive book features more than 500 images of artists’ textiles, unparalleled in quality and scope. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Victoria & Albert Museum; Illustrated edition (February 1, 2012) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1851776605 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 03 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.26 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 1.5 x 11 inches Best Sellers Rank: #2,144,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,480 in Fashion History #1,656 in Textile & Costume (Books) #4,079 in Fashion Design #1,480 in Fashion History #1,656 in Textile & Costume (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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