EXPERIMENTAL CORSETS by Val Holmes ( 9781849943444 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

EXPERIMENTAL CORSETS
INSPIRATION AND TECHNIQUES FOR WEARABLE AND SCULPTURAL GARMENTS

By:

Val Holmes

Format:

Hardback

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£22.50

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1849943443

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9781849943444

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Publisher:

PAVILION BOOKS

Pub. date:

10 March, 2016

Pages:

128

Synopsis:

An exploration of the corset as a motif for textile artists, with practical tips and examples. Used for the last 400 years to contort the female body into a variety of fashionable silhouettes, the corset has become a fascinating and hugely popular motif for modern textile artists who wish to represent the female body using the largely feminine traditions of textile and stitch. Beginning with a step-by-step guide to constructing a simple fabric corset, the book goes on to explore more contemporary and experimental approaches to construction, from using unusual materials such as lace, metal, paper and found fibres to up-cycling or repurposing existing garments to make a statement. This practical guide is full of exercises for creating intimate garments and wearable art in two- and three-dimensions and is packed with inspiring work and installations by other contemporary artists.

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120

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Imprint:

Batsford Ltd

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