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Title: Needlework As Art
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Needlework As Art" by Viscountess Marianne Margaret Compton Cust Alford is a scholarly exploration of decorative embroidery and its significance as an art form, written in the late 19th century. In this work, the author aims to elevate the perception of needlework from a mere craft to a respected artistic discipline, paralleling it with other forms of fine art. Alford seeks to trace the historical development of needlework styles and techniques while emphasizing their aesthetic and cultural importance throughout history. The opening of the book introduces the author's purpose and the breadth of her study, reflecting on the long-established roots of needlework as an art form that has historically been undervalued. Alford discusses how needlework interweaves with cultural and artistic history, drawing connections between different civilizations and their contributions to the art of embroidery. She highlights that the aim of her writing is not only to fill a gap in existing literature but to inspire both scholars and practitioners to appreciate and advance the field further. The text sets up a thorough examination of styles, designs, materials, and techniques used in needlework, suggesting that it holds equal weight alongside more traditionally recognized arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess, 1817-1888
EBook No.: 30472
Published: Nov 14, 2009
Downloads: 229
Language: English
Subject: Needlework
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Needlework As Art
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, jenniemuse, Sam W. and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Needlework As Art" by Viscountess Marianne Margaret Compton Cust Alford is a scholarly exploration of decorative embroidery and its significance as an art form, written in the late 19th century. In this work, the author aims to elevate the perception of needlework from a mere craft to a respected artistic discipline, paralleling it with other forms of fine art. Alford seeks to trace the historical development of needlework styles and techniques while emphasizing their aesthetic and cultural importance throughout history. The opening of the book introduces the author's purpose and the breadth of her study, reflecting on the long-established roots of needlework as an art form that has historically been undervalued. Alford discusses how needlework interweaves with cultural and artistic history, drawing connections between different civilizations and their contributions to the art of embroidery. She highlights that the aim of her writing is not only to fill a gap in existing literature but to inspire both scholars and practitioners to appreciate and advance the field further. The text sets up a thorough examination of styles, designs, materials, and techniques used in needlework, suggesting that it holds equal weight alongside more traditionally recognized arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess, 1817-1888
EBook No.: 30472
Published: Nov 14, 2009
Downloads: 229
Language: English
Subject: Needlework
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.