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Title: L'Art du brodeur

Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "L'Art du Brodeur" by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin is a detailed treatise on the art of embroidery written in the late 18th century. The work serves as both an instructional manual and a historical account, exploring the origins, techniques, and cultural significance of embroidery across various nations. It delves into the intersection of embroidery with luxury and craftsmanship, emphasizing its artistic and social roles. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of embroidery, starting with its historical roots in ancient civilizations, particularly in Asia, and its evolution through Greek and Roman influence. The author discusses the various materials and techniques used in embroidery, highlighting the artistry involved in creating intricate designs and patterns. He emphasizes the importance of drawing and design as the foundation of embroidery, advocating for a blend of artistic knowledge and practical skill among both designers and embroiderers. This foundational context establishes the book as a rich resource for understanding the craft's evolution, technical processes, and aesthetic considerations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Saint-Aubin, Charles Germain de, 1721-1786

EBook No.: 61639

Published: Mar 19, 2020

Downloads: 118

Language: French

Subject: Embroidery -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: L'Art du brodeur

Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Clarity, Hans Pieterse 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: "L'Art du Brodeur" by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin is a detailed treatise on the art of embroidery written in the late 18th century. The work serves as both an instructional manual and a historical account, exploring the origins, techniques, and cultural significance of embroidery across various nations. It delves into the intersection of embroidery with luxury and craftsmanship, emphasizing its artistic and social roles. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of embroidery, starting with its historical roots in ancient civilizations, particularly in Asia, and its evolution through Greek and Roman influence. The author discusses the various materials and techniques used in embroidery, highlighting the artistry involved in creating intricate designs and patterns. He emphasizes the importance of drawing and design as the foundation of embroidery, advocating for a blend of artistic knowledge and practical skill among both designers and embroiderers. This foundational context establishes the book as a rich resource for understanding the craft's evolution, technical processes, and aesthetic considerations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Saint-Aubin, Charles Germain de, 1721-1786

EBook No.: 61639

Published: Mar 19, 2020

Downloads: 118

Language: French

Subject: Embroidery -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.