Batik: Modern Concepts and Techniques

Dyrenforth, Noel

ISBN 10: 071348778X / ISBN 13: 9780713487787

Published by Batsford, London, 2003

About this Item

11 1/8? x 8 5/8?, 144 pages, illustrated in colour, artists? profiles, glossary, bibliography. Batik has moved a long way since the technique reached the West. In 'BATIK: Modern Concepts and Techniques', leading batik artist Noel Dyrenforth takes the craft beyond the basics to include new materials as well as new techniques. Lavishly illustrated in colour and clearly written and laid out it features the work of international batik artists and historical pieces which are used to illustrate the techniques and materials covered in the book. Hb in dw near fine ? essentially a virtually as new book which has received a minor bump to the spine, and is slightly rubbed under the lower right hand corner of the upper board.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Batik: Modern Concepts and Techniques
• Publisher: Batsford, London
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 071348778X
• ISBN 13: 9780713487787
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Batik has moved a long way since its interest in the West began. In 'Batik', Britain’s leading batik artist provides a book that takes the craft beyond the basics to include new materials as well as new techniques. Lavishly illustrated in colour and clearly arranged and written, it includes working on paper, wood and leather as well as textiles, plus a series of step-by-step sequences of key techniques. The work of the author and international batik artists and historical pieces will be used to illustrate the techniques and materials covered in the book.

About the Author

Noel Dyrenforth has worked in Batik for over 30 years, teaching extensively in the UK, US, Australia, Japan, Germany and China. His work has featured in exhibitions worldwide and is included in national and private collections - notably the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and the National Gallery, Melbourne.