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On Weaving - Anni Albers, Nicholas Fox Weber, Manuel Cirauqui and T`ai Smith

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On Weaving: New Expanded Edition
Anni Albers, Nicholas Fox Weber, Manuel Cirauqui, T`ai Smith The classic book on the art and history of weaving–now expanded and in full color Written by one of the twentieth century’s leading textile artists, this splendidly illustrated book is a luminous meditation on the art of weaving, its history, its tools and techniques, and its implications for modern design. First published in 1965, On Weaving bridges the transition between handcraft and the machine-made, highlighting the essential importance of material awareness and the creative leaps that can occur when design problems are tackled by hand. With her focus on materials and handlooms, Anni Albers discusses how technology and mass production place limits on creativity and problem solving, and makes the case for a renewed embrace of human ingenuity that is particularly important today. Her lucid and engaging prose is illustrated with a wealth of rare and extraordinary images showing the history of the medium, from hand-

On Weaving - Anni Albers, Nicholas Fox Weber, Manuel Cirauqui and T`ai Smith
On Weaving - Anni Albers, Nicholas Fox Weber, Manuel Cirauqui and T`ai Smith Sale price$90.00

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