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OverviewBatik - 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Fiona G. Kerlogue , Fulvio Zanettini , Fulvio ZanettiniPublisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.50cm Weight: 0.930kg ISBN: 9780500284773ISBN 10: 0500284776 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 11 October 2004 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsIntroduction; 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 CreditsReviewsAuthor InformationFiona Kerlogue is the Deputy Keeper of Anthropology with responsibility for the Asian and European collections at the Horniman Museum, London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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