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 enlarge | Author: Martha Sielman
Publisher: Lark Books
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 6839
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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Masters: Art Quilts May 17, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
"Masters" is an overview of quilted art and represents 40 of the most highly respected figures in quilted art today. The inclusion of 12 pieces by each artist, along with the quotes and introduction of the artists, gives the book an unexpected range and depth. Many of the works shown have been widely exhibited and published, but when put together with lesser known works by the same artist, a new breadth of understanding of the art and the work can be obtained.
Quilted art, generally wall hung, is a specific form of art, with its own attributes and boundaries. It is a highly stylized form, which surprisingly seems to have more in common with Jeff Koons than with Van Gogh.
The tradition of layers, embedded in traditional quiltmaking, becomes a perfect place for the quilt artist to use the traditions to form untraditional imagery in collage manner. John Lefelhocz says that the physical layers "push me to think in narrative and metaphoric layers." Even the artists who paint their work, like Nancy Erickson, who says she does "layered, stitched paintings" rely heavily on line and layering. Most of the quilts are designed using layered and pieced fabrics. In this sense they are clearly a part of the older tradition of bed quilts.
My one criticism of the book is that the quilting stitches are not evident in the photos of many of the pieces. This is due to the large size of the works, of course, but as the quilted line is part of the graphic design of quilted art, it would have been useful to include it more forcefully. Next time, maybe.
"Masters" is one of those books that will act as a resource for many years to come. It's a compendium of what quilt artists have been able to achieve and, as such, will form the basis for studies of the form.
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!
 okay,not exciting though May 16, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have this book,and cannot complain about the price for the amount of info inside.But-I am a bit tired of seeing photocopies on fabric,made into quilts that look like they have been run over by traffic.This book has alot of this type of "fashionable" work.It seems like dirty.brown and ugly is "IN" in quiltmaking comforters without comfort.Sheesh, how original an idea is that?
On the plus side, there is alot of stuff that did appeal to me.Jane Sassaman's work is uplifting and fresh to the eye.... I didn't find anything from Faith Ringold,an artist who is very famous,for reasons I can feel in my heart when I look at her work.Niether was there anything in the book regarding the group of artists who work from Gee's Bend.What an oversight,Lark!
I am a lover of lark 500 series,just not in love with this particular purchase.It could have been better.It that isn't up to par as previous publications.
A Scrumptious New Art Quilt Book May 16, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have so many art quilt books and doubted that I needed another until I caught a glimpse of someone else's copy of Martha Seilman's Masters: Art Quilts: Major Works by Leading Artists. I knew that this was one more book that I had to own. When it arrived I first gave it a swift perusal and then went back to enjoy each artist in delectable leisure. She gives an in-depth treatment of each artist with several pages of pictures and commentary, some by the artist, some by Martha. Lots and lots of glorious colored photos!
The quality of the paper and photography add to the overall appeal of the book. Would I recommend this book? Most definitely!
Wow - Just WOW! May 16, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one gorgeous book! The photographs and paper they are reproduced on are of first rate quality - you can almost feel the texture of each of the many many works included.
From forerunners in the art quilt world like Michael James to some of the newest innovators in the genre like Pamela Allen, this book's author has judiciously chosen from a wide array of artists the ones that reflect the diversity of this medium.
This book has become my favorite book on the art quilt shelf!
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