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Title: Masters: Art Quilts, Vol. 2: Major Works by Leading Artists Author: Hemachandra, Ray Released: 2011-08-02 Publisher: Lark Crafts - US ISBN: 9781600595998 Format: Paperback Category: Crafts, Hobbies & Home Last Updated: 2018-06-14 Rating: -1 Pages: 414 Description: This inspirational and simply gorgeous book of photographs presents the work of 40 of the most creative and talented art quilters in the world. It features approximately a dozen quilts for each artist, sumptuously spread over ten pages; the book is 414 pages in all. The pieces showcase the leading techniques in contemporary quilting and present an array of themes, including portraits, nature, abstraction, realism, and political commentary. Commentary is provided by renowned curator Martha Sielman, executive director of Studio Art Quilt Associates. Fully international in scope, the book includes quilters from the United States, Canada, France, Russia, Switzerland, South Africa, Italy, England, Australia, the Netherlands, South Korea, Norway, Israel, and Japan. This vibrant follow-up to the hugely successful Masters: Art Quilts stands all on its own as an essential keepsake volume to be treasured or with the first book as an irreplaceable set for a lifetime. Editorial Reviews Review "A beautifully photographed book that is equal parts eye-candy and reference tool, worthy of being read and flipped through again and again--and at over 400 pages, there can be no doubt that you will find something new and inspiring each time." - Quilting Arts Magazine |