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Title: Spitzen und ihre Charakteristik
Note: Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Spitzen und ihre Charakteristik" by Bertha von Jurie is a comprehensive publication about lace and its characteristics, written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the artistry, techniques, and cultural significance of lace-making, detailing various styles and their historical contexts, particularly in European countries like Italy, France, and Belgium. It serves as both a guide and a reference for enthusiasts and collectors of lace. At the start of the work, the author presents the purpose of her writing, indicating her intention to create an accessible handbook for women who appreciate lace. She discusses the intricate and artisanal nature of lace-making, emphasizing its symbolic connection to femininity and the artistry involved. Jurie critiques the decline in traditional lace-making due to mechanization and changing societal values, while also highlighting the importance of understanding lace's history and craftsmanship to revive interest in genuine lace as an art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jurie, Bertha von
EBook No.: 48256
Published: Feb 15, 2015
Downloads: 85
Language: German
Subject: Lace and lace making
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Spitzen und ihre Charakteristik
Note: Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Spitzen und ihre Charakteristik" by Bertha von Jurie is a comprehensive publication about lace and its characteristics, written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the artistry, techniques, and cultural significance of lace-making, detailing various styles and their historical contexts, particularly in European countries like Italy, France, and Belgium. It serves as both a guide and a reference for enthusiasts and collectors of lace. At the start of the work, the author presents the purpose of her writing, indicating her intention to create an accessible handbook for women who appreciate lace. She discusses the intricate and artisanal nature of lace-making, emphasizing its symbolic connection to femininity and the artistry involved. Jurie critiques the decline in traditional lace-making due to mechanization and changing societal values, while also highlighting the importance of understanding lace's history and craftsmanship to revive interest in genuine lace as an art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jurie, Bertha von
EBook No.: 48256
Published: Feb 15, 2015
Downloads: 85
Language: German
Subject: Lace and lace making
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.