Kuba Textiles and Design
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An engaging introduction to one of the most unusual and fascinating of all African art forms. The textiles of the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are decorated not with human or animal figures, but with astonishing abstract designs: chevrons, squares, lozenges, crosses and spirals, in repeating patterns that shift and interlace. Although the Kuba people have been producing textiles for four hundred years, there is something strikingly modern about their traditional designs. In Kuba Textiles and Design , authors Elizabeth Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi use gorgeous color photographs and accessible text to explain the history of Kuba textiles, the laborious process required to create them and the complex symbolism of their designs. Including chapters on every major type of Kuba textile, this book is an excellent entry point for casual readers as well as collectors hoping to learn more about the pieces they treasure. Review: Great images but small - Love the images but wish they were not so small in the Kindle version. Makes a contribution to our understanding of African art forms. Review: Good background information for someone just starting to look at ... - A little thin formally. Could have used more content, and images. Good background information for someone just starting to look at Kuba textiles.
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| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 8 Reviews |
R**A
Great images but small
Love the images but wish they were not so small in the Kindle version. Makes a contribution to our understanding of African art forms.
C**C
Good background information for someone just starting to look at ...
A little thin formally. Could have used more content, and images. Good background information for someone just starting to look at Kuba textiles.
T**Y
Four Stars
Great book, just wish it was more in depth with more photos and stories.
C**3
kuba awareness
Many people have seen or heard about these unique textiles. This small but vital book book presents the where and hows of Kuba cloths.
D**E
Useful but Not Comprehensive
This book can be useful for students of textile design. However, the book is very brief and does not give detailed information about techniques, and some of the photos of fabrics are not in color. It was therefore a bit disappointing.
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