Batik - in which a wax-resist is applied before dyeing to form a pattern in negative - has a very special place in the world of textiles. Practised from China to India to West Africa, it finds its most supreme expression in Indonesia, where the Javanese word batik gave it its name. No other cloth in Asia, perhaps in the whole world, contains so much symbolism and so many meanings, expressed in the philosophy of its marvellous colours and designs, and in the way it is made, folded and worn.
Richly illustrated throughout, Batik explores in depth the origins of the batik tradition; regional differences; symbolism and motifs; modern influences on batik; and batik as costume and in art. An illustrated index of motifs and their meanings, a comprehensive listing of international batik collections, a glossary and a bibliography complete this authoritative yet accessible work.
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Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Illustrationen
31 Illustrations, black and white; 173 Illustrations, color
Maße
Höhe: 275 mm
Breite: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-500-28477-3 (9780500284773)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Fiona Kerlogue is the Deputy Keeper of Anthropology with responsibility for the Asian and European collections at the Horniman Museum, London.
Introduction; 1. Origins; 2. Regional Traditions; 3. Motifs and Meanings; 4. The Twentieth Century; 5. Batik as Costume; 6. Batik in Art; Batik Collections; Glossary; Map of Batik Areas; Bibliography; Index; Photographic Credits
