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500 Art Quilts: An Inspiring Collection of Contemporary Work (500 Series) |  | Authors: Ray Hemachandra, Karey Bresenhan
Publisher: Lark Books
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 13011
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 432
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 8 x 8 x 1.2
ISBN: 1600590586
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.46
EAN: 9781600590580
ASIN: 1600590586
Publication Date: March 2, 2010
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Product Description
A beautiful new addition to the successful series A vibrant and growing community of crafters has embraced quilting, and this outstanding international collection will inspire and captivate them. Juried by Karey Bresenhan, one of the most prominent figures in quilting, it presents 500 magnificent contemporary art quilts, made in fabric and other media, and showcasing diverse designs, materials, and techniques. From their very inception, these quilts were destined for display rather than practical use, with an extraordinary quality of image, form, line, and composition. Artists include: Pamela Allen - Alice Beasley - Eszter Bornemisza - Jane Burch Cochran - Judith Content - Chiaki Dosho - Noriko Endo - Caryl Bryer Fallert - Jamie Fingal - Linda Gass - Jenny Hearn - Judy Coates Perez - Yvonne Porcella - Susan Shie - Jen Swearington - and many more!
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Amazing book July 16, 2010
Thoughtful critic (Small town in the South)
The diversity of talent displayed in this book is mind-boggling! Poring over this work makes the reader realize the uniqueness of each artist's vision. Beyond that, it's just beautiful.
Stands out from the usual 'how to' quilter's guide June 17, 2010
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
500 Art Quilts: An Inspiring Collection of Contemporary Work packs in gorgeous quilt art and offers a display of masterpieces perfect for any quilter seeking artistic inspiration. Many look almost like paintings as they provide photo-printed inspirations, landscapes, abstracts, geometric designs and more. A lovely collection, this stands out from the usual 'how to' quilter's guide offering plenty of artistic inspiration!
Must-have for Fiber Enthusiasts June 14, 2010
Virginia A. Spiegel
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This 8×8 book fits my great-to-look-at-in-bed criteria (not too big to hold up to peruse while reclining gracefully) and most of the art quilts are shown one per page. Each artwork is featured with the name of the artist, title, date, size (in inches and centimeters - a nice touch), materials and techniques. A lot of thought was obviously given to the placement of facing art quilts for maximum compatibility.
This IS a great book for those seeking inspiration; it is almost overwhelming seeing so many art quilts. 500 Art Quilts is the kind of book to keep at hand and peruse just a few pages at a time; there would always be something new and interesting with each turn of the page.
I did notice, whether due to the technical demands of printing or just as a sign of the times, that almost all of the artwork is in very saturated colors. The dates for the art quilts go back to at least 1989. I don't think art quilts from more than ten years ago are intrinsically more or less interesting than those made in the last two or three years, but I would have liked to have seen newer work from all the artists.
This comment should be read as a mere quibble beside the fact that such a fine survey book that can only bring more exposure to art quilts. Beautifully designed and beautifully printed, 500 Art Quilts will definitely entice those unfamiliar with art quilts to learn more, inspire those new to art quilting, and be a must-have addition to the library shelves of any fiber art enthusiast. Topping out at 432 pages, 500 Art Quilts is an uber-bargain with retail around $25.
why not? May 3, 2010
Ninya (vermont)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love this book. Though, surprisingly I have not seen many of the quilts in this book, I keep it on my nightstand to peruse before I go to bed. It is self explanatory - inspiring - and laid out so that the art piece speaks more than the words. The pieces in here are amazing and though I think I could never be an art quilter (as opposed to a quilt artist), there is much in here to encourage me to explore beyond my own boundaries.
Inspiration! March 25, 2010
Patty Zafred (Murrysville, PA USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is a beautiful collection of art quilts of all types, techniques and themes that will surely inspire and delight even the most experienced art quilter. Although I already own many publications of art quilts and fiber art, this book surprised me with new work of familiar quilt artists, coupled with images of innovative and unusual work by artists new to me. My only criticism would be that the pages aren't larger, and the quilts pictured have no personal comments from their makers. Nevertheless, this is a book well worth purchasing, to see such a vast array of styles and techniques, and to get an idea of the work being made in this medium around the world. As expected, Lark doesn't disappoint.
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