Synopses & Reviews
Following the success of the previous titles in the V&A Pattern series, four new books reveal more of the V&As spectacular and extensive pattern collections.
British Designers traces the past 50 years of creative genius and innovation in British design, highlighting such designers as Terence Conran, Zandra Rhodes and Shirley Craven.
Heals showcases the mid-twentieth century fabrics of this British retail institution as commissioned by director and visionary Tom Worthington.
Liberty charts the development of a legendary company through its textile designs, from its beginnings in the Aesthetic movement, through to Art Nouveau and the late twentieth century.
Sanderson showcases the wallpapers and textiles of this most British of manufacturers, well known for being William Morriss textile manufacturer.
Synopsis
The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is the worlds greatest museum of art and design, with a vast collection that been an unparalleled resource for designers for 150 years. This new series of pattern books presents the range of the V&As superb collections. Beautifully designed, accessible, and informative perhaps a little quirky they are a repository of ideas for designers of all kinds, but also a collection of desirable gift books. Included in each volume is a CD of all the images shown within--to be redrawn, reworked, or even licensed for further use. The books are available individually or in a beautiful decorative slipcase.
About the Author
Oriole Cullen is curator of Fashion in Motion and Modern Textiles and Fashion at the V&A. Esmé Whittaker is assistant curator in the Word and Image Department at the V&A. Yueh-Siang Chang is assistant curator of Chinese arts in the Asian Department at the V&A. Moira Thunder is curator of design in the Word and Image Department at the V&A.