A Study of the Textile Art in Its Relation to the Development of Form and…
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"A Study of the Textile Art in Its Relation to the Development of Form and Ornament" by William H. Holmes is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work comprehensively charts the history and evolution of textile art, exploring its intrinsic connection to form, function, and ornamentation. The text likely examines the development of textile techniques in relation to broader cultural and artistic movements, particularly within indigenous American artistry.
At the start of the work, the author introduces textile art as one of the oldest forms of artistic expression, tracing its evolution from primitive times to contemporary practices. Holmes emphasizes the significance of function and construction in shaping both the aesthetic and practical aspects of woven fabrics. He outlines various methods of textile production, including weaving, plaiting, and netting, while discussing how aesthetic features evolved alongside functional demands. The opening establishes a framework for understanding how these artistic practices have influenced not only textiles themselves but also other forms of art and cultural expressions across time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holmes, William Henry, 1846-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Study of the Textile Art in Its Relation to the Development of Form and Ornament Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1884-'85, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1888, (pages 189-252) |
| Credits |
Produced by PM for Bureau of American Ethnology, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Indian textile fabrics -- North America |
| Subject | Decoration and ornament |
| Subject | Textile industry |
| Subject | Textile fabrics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17730 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 542 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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