Christa Mayer (222 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Works of lace, woven silk, velvet and other fine fabrics are among the masterpieces showcased in this book, an overview of textile art spanning 15 centuries. The author takes the reader on a tour of 87 masterworks selected to demonstrate the breadth of this collection.

Condition: very_good.

Condition: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Condition: Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Works of lace, woven silk, velvet and other fine fabrics are among the masterpieces showcased in this book, an overview of textile art spanning 15 centuries. The author takes the reader on a tour of 87 masterworks selected to demonstrate the breadth of this collection.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books.

Condition: New. *Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday, Oct. 12 (weekend sale item)* 104 pp., Paperback, NEW!!! - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. …

Condition: Good. First. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Over-sized softbound (quarto). No wear to the covers. No spine creasing from opening. No slope, no twist to the book from reading or improper shelving. Pages are tight and clean with no marks. No name of previous owner. No odor. No water damage. No soiling. no sun fading. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition.

Soft cover. Condition: Near fine. 104 pages, approx. 9 3/16" x 9 5/16", softcover. Exhibition catalog of weaving art. Both color and black and white plates. Near fine condition. 051705A-Q.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Good condition. Some slight corner wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Used.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Oversized.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Clea copy in NF condition. BP/Textiles.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1992. Art Institute of Chicago. Fine condition unmarked clean tight and bright. Brown cloth hardcover is fine, clean and strong. DJ is clean and bright, rubbed at top edge else fine.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. 1st. 112 pages, illustrations (some colour); 26 cm. Museum studies (Chicago, Ill.), vol. 26, no. 2. Exhibition held September 13, 2000 to January 2, 2001 at the Art Institute of Chicago and organized by the Department of Textiles. Firm binding, clean inside copy. *** "This book is the first publication devoted entirely to The Art Institute of Chicago's exceptional holdings of Chinese textiles, and is an essential reference source for all those interested in the design and cultural significance of these brilliant artifacts. Richly illustrated with full color reproductions, this book showcases approximately eighty important objects - including court robes, priestly vestments, and furnishing textiles for imperial palaces - dating from the seventeenth to the early twentieth century. A main essay surveys the entire collection, and is followed by a complete checklist that incorporates full technical data on each piece, and offers brief, engaging entries on individual works. Also included is an essay exploring the fascinating history of Chinese-textile collecting in Chicago. The contributors to this publication include renowned Chinese-textiles expert John E. Vollmer, and Art Institute of Chicago curators Elinor Pearlstein and Christa C. Mayer Thurman." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: Introduction, by Christa C. Mayer Thurman; Clothed to Rule the Universe: Ming and Qing Dynasty Textiles at The Art Institute of Chicago, by John E. Vollmer; Catalogue, by John E. Vollmer; Color, Life, and Moment: Early Chicago Collectors of Chinese Textiles, by Elinor Pearlstein. Size: 4to. Collectible. …

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Cloth Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Light, pencil point-like indentation line on the dustjacket rear cover, elsewise a fine, bright, clean, tight copy sans other flaws. "The sumptuous illuminated manuscripts of Early Renaissance Florence have traditionally been overshadowed by the better-known monumental arts of the period. The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks to redress the imbalance by mounting an exhibition of Florentine miniatures produced between 1300 and 1450 from collections in Europe and the United States. A selective group of bound manuscripts and single leaves from disassembled books is joined with panel paintings and works in perishable media - such as drawings embroideries, and reverse painting on glass - created by the same masters." PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED in full-color and black-and-white photographic reproductions of the aforementioned (many full page) with accompanying descriptive captions. 394 pages. NOTE: Due to the large size and heavy weight of the book, quite significant additional shipping cost will be requested/required for OU T-OF-U.S. shipment in accordance with country of destination. GJ2.…

Trade paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Book is in Very Good+ condition. Showcasing nearly seventy works, this special issue of Museum Studies explores the E. M. Bakwin Collection of Indonesian textiles, which entered the Art Institute of Chicago in 2002. Lavish illustrations and accessibly written essays introduce readers to a rich variety of ceremonial objects from hangings to sarongs, investigating the sources, motifs, and uses of one of Asia's most spectacular art forms.Often worn on special occasions or presented as a gift or offering, an Indonesian textile might illustrate its owner's ethnic identity or descent, give spiritual protection, display status, or strengthen alliances. Each piece in the E. M. Bakwin Collection can be read as an image of the local culture that produced it and is full of information on cosmic beliefs, venerated customs, technical expertise, social structures, and trade links. These splendid objects represent the finest examples of Indonesia's textile heritage and evoke the cultural complexity of this crossroads region, which was shaped by influences from China, India, Europe, and the Middle East.…