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| Masters: Art Quilts: Major Works by Leading Artists (The Masters) | 
 enlarge | Author: Martha Sielman
Publisher: Lark Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 6391
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 8 x 0.9
ISBN: 1600591078
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.460973
EAN: 9781600591075
ASIN: 1600591078
Publication Date: May 6, 2008
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Product Description
These art quilts showcase such versatility, innovation, and beauty that readers can’t help but be truly inspired. The gifted artists come from across the globe—including Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America—and their work displays their varying sensibilities, backgrounds, and talents.
Abstract appliqued shapes cascade across the surface of Ita Ziv’s brilliantly colored quilts, creating vibrant celebrations of life. Noriko Endo captures her deep feeling for trees in a stunning interplay of light, shadow, and leaves. Gloves appear in nearly every quilt by Jane Burch Cochran, representing probing hands and, sometimes, angel wings. John Lefelhocz’s fantastic imagery—including an airplane silhouette that lights up—grabs viewers’ attention.
Esteemed curator Martha Sielman contributes an illuminating essay for each of the 40 featured artists, who are showcased in eight-page features.
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 Lovely book, but... May 13, 2008
19 out of 24 found this review helpful
This is a beautiful book,and I don't regret buying it. I was quite disappointed, though, to see several artists who have done wonderful work over the years, but haven't grown or dared to step outside their box. They are now too predictable and a bit boring. On the other hand, it was a pleasure to see Michael James' growth. Also, I must agree with the reviewer who was surprised not to find some of her favorite artists in the book--talented, well known, and respected art quilters who definitely should have been included. I'd like to know what the inclusion criteria was. There would have been plenty of room for them if less information had been given about each person. Quite frankly, I don't care why a particular work was made or techniques used. All artists create for the same basic reason--We can't NOT create, and we do it any way that works for us!
Review by Anne Copeland May 17, 2008
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
I just got my copy of Masters: Art Quilts, by Martha Sielman, published by Lark Books and it is perhaps the most important book to come along since the first book on art quilts many years years ago.
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This is a great way for us to study the masters so that you all have the benefit of seeing what's good about the best of the best. Studying the work of the artists in this book should be a good exercise to help you with your own work, not in the sense of copying someone else, but in understanding the design elements each artist has used to get the results that have made him or her famous. It is also good to know the artists individually as this is the living history of our art heritage.
If you are a member of an art quilt group, you can use the book as the basis for study of each artist's unique style. As an individual artist, it is a great way to study art quilts without having to leave home. What I like too is that the writer doesn't use a lot of difficult to understand terms so even a beginning fiberartist can readily relate to whatis being discussed. Martha Sielman writes in a very comfortable and down-to-earth style.
I like this book as there are a wide variety of artists covered and each one is discussed in depth regarding the artists' backgrounds and lots of good notes about the artists' techniques and styles.
Aside from all of this, it is the most fantastic opportunity to see the works of artists whose works you might not otherwise have an opportuni'ty to see. We so seldom get an opportunity to see a number of each artists pieces . This book is definitely a visual feast. and one it is truly hard to put down. I think my only regret is that I didn't want the book to end!
A treasure and a bargain May 22, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
There are loads of books filled with gorgeous color photographs of quilts, but this one is so much more. Martha Sielman's curatorial eye has resulted in a portable exhibition of the most exciting art quilts of our time. By grouping them as she has, you get a sense of each textile artist's progression and depth, not just a repeat visit to iconic images seen over and over already. The quality of this solid effort coupled with the price make this one of the great bargain books around. A great gift for quilters, and a must for the libraries of all quilt-lovers, quilt-collectors and quiltmakers.
More than a picture book, a real study of artists May 2, 2008
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
The latest installment in Lark Books' Masters series is a celebration of the art quilt. Martha Sielman has used a discerning eye to include a wide-ranging cross section representing this medium. The selected artists are notable for the expansive body of work which defines them. Their inclusion here attests to their imprint on the art quilt sphere. It also provides much more of a true picture of each artist, as opposed to a mere survey book. Anyone interested in discovering an artist's evolving form will appreciate this approach. Showcasing several works from each artist renders a more comprehensive and thought-provoking study.
The diverse works have in common fiber and stitch, layers and textures. How these are brought to fruition is remarkable in many ways. The underlying tradition of quilting is sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle, but the roots are apparent. There is something to fascinate every viewer, whether your taste runs to the abstract or the objective.
The tactile essence of quilts is captivating. When seen in person, the compulsion to touch and feel is part of the experience. Masters Art Quilts is no less compelling in capturing that sensory experience. It may even inspire you to take up needle and thread.
Art Quilts Masters April 29, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Masters, curated by Martha Sielman, is a magnificent 414 page book of 40 of the top art quilt artists. Each artist has up to 12 of their outstanding art quilts in this goregous collection. Many of which have detail photographs so that you can see the quilted surfaces.
Each artist has several quotes in his or her section so that you can get a real feel for their intent with their artwork.
This book has really inspired me to get back into my studio and create artwork.
It is a must have for your library.
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