The Art of Indonesian Textiles: The E. M. Bakwin Collection at the Art Institute of Chicago (Museum Studies) by Majlis, Brigitte Kahn - 2007

UsedGood. Minor scuffs and dings on the covers. Pages and text appear clean and are in good condition

UsedVeryGood. Some signs of wear/scuffs on front/back cover & bind but book is in very good condition

Art Institute of Chicago, 2007-12-14. Paperback. Good.

Art Institute of Chicago, 2007-12-14. paperback. Very Good/Very Good. 8x0x10. Jacket has minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. Showcasing nearly seventy works, this special issue of Museum Studies explores the E. M. Bakwin Collection of Indonesian textiles, which entered the Art Institute of Chicago in 2002. Lavish illustrations and accessibly written essays introduce readers to a rich variety of ceremonial objects from hangings to sarongs, investigating the sources, motifs, and uses of one of Asia's most spectacular art forms.Often worn on special occasions or presented as a gift or offering, an Indonesian textile might illustrate its owner's ethnic identity or descent, give spiritual protection, display status, or strengthen alliances. Each piece in the E. M. Bakwin Collection can be read as an image of the local culture that produced it and is full of information on cosmic beliefs, venerated customs, technical expertise, social structures, and trade links. These… Read More

Chicago : Art Institute of Chicago. Profusely illustrated in color. . Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 2007.

Art Institute of Chicago, 2007. Trade paperback. Very Good. The Book is in Very Good+ condition. Showcasing nearly seventy works, this special issue of Museum Studies explores the E. M. Bakwin Collection of Indonesian textiles, which entered the Art Institute of Chicago in 2002. Lavish illustrations and accessibly written essays introduce readers to a rich variety of ceremonial objects from hangings to sarongs, investigating the sources, motifs, and uses of one of Asia's most spectacular art forms.Often worn on special occasions or presented as a gift or offering, an Indonesian textile might illustrate its owner's ethnic identity or descent, give spiritual protection, display status, or strengthen alliances. Each piece in the E. M. Bakwin Collection can be read as an image of the local culture that produced it and is full of information on cosmic beliefs, venerated customs, technical expertise, social structures, and trade links. These splendid objects represent the finest examples of… Read More

112 pp. In "as new condition" Color plates included.

Chicago: Art Institute of Chicago. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 2007. First Printing. Soft Cover. 0300119461 . Small tear at top of spine; otherwise, this copy is clean, unmarked and tight. . Color Photographs. 4to 11" - 13" tall. 112 pp .

The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL, 2007. Book. Fine Condition. Wrappers. 112 pages 64 illustrations in color. Introduction by Christa C. Mayer Thurman. Catalogue by Brigitte Khan Majlis. Notes. Bibliography..

Chicago: The Art Institute of Chicago / Yale University Press, 2007. Softcover. As New. Glossy, color-illus. wraps with maroon lettering on spine. 112 pp. with over 60 color plates and numerous color and bw figures. With an introduction by Christa C. Mayer Thurman and a color map of the Indonesian Archipelago. Includes two essays by Majlis: behind the Warps and Wefts: Indonesian Textiles in Context; and Deft Hands and Divine Patterns: An Introduction to Indonesian Textile Techniques, each well-illustrated with color and bw photos. The catalogue, well-annotated by Majlis, includes various images for each entry. A lovely catalogue with excellent illustrations.