Product Description

In the 1970s young artists "discovered" quilts and began experimenting with contemporary styles. Today quilt art is a staple of art exhibits nationwide. This handsomely illustrated introduction provides a useful guide to the contemporary art of quilting for quilters and collectors alike. The book illustrates the various styles of quilt art, introduces both established and emerging artists, and discusses aspects of their art as well as the process of quilt making. The reader will learn where to find the work of the best artists, and how to work directly with them when commissioning a quilt.

Kate Lenkowsky gives an overview of exhibition and marketing opportunities and lists art quilt organizations at the national, regional, and local levels. Collectors will find a guide to resources on the conservation of textiles and options for displaying quilts in the home and elsewhere. A wonderful gift for anyone interested in viewing and collecting contemporary American art quilts.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #195358 in Books
• Published on: 2008-05-05
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

Jeanne Williamson, mixed media artist, 5/6/08
http://jeannewilliamson.blogspot.com/
...[B]eautiful...easy to read...This is a book that can be read cover to cover..."

Thelma Smith, working artist and independent curator, 4/22/08
http://www.thelmasmith.com/blog/
"[S]tunning...The last quarter of the book...is information that has never, to my knowledge, been put in one place."

-- Dave Gagon, Deseret News (www.deseretnews.com/) 6/8/08
" [A] revelatory experience...Indiana University Press deserves praise for what it has put together."

Customer Reviews

Spectacular addition to the quilting world!
Contemporary Quilt Art: An Introduction and Guide
This spectacular addition to the quilting world provides an in-depth look at the world of the art quilt. Those of us who appreciate both antique quilts and the creative, innovative design of the art quilt will find this book essential. Well researched and photographed, the book provides some long awaited insight into contemporary quiltmaking.

A Must for Art Quilter and Art Collector
This book is a must have for the art collector as well as the art quilter. Indepth surveys of some of the most important art quilters. Wonderful section on collecting art quilts as well. This book will make you wanting to start your own art quilt collection and will have you searching for more quilts and art quilters on the Internet.

Wonderful Resource
If you've been talking to your friends and family about art quilts and getting a lot of blank looks, you need this book. It's divided into three sections with full color images throughout. The first section gives a history of art quilting, the second section profiles 19 important artists, and the third section gives advice about all aspects of collecting art quilts. Profiled artists' careers are described in detail with at least five images of their work in glorious color. Artists included are: Liz Axford, Susan Brandeis, Rachel Brumer, Pauline Burbidge, Elizabeth Busch, Jean Williams Cacicedo, Dorothy Caldwell, Kyoung Ae Cho, Nancy Crow, Nancy Erickson, Carole Harris, Ana Lisa Hedstrom, Marilyn Henrion, Michael James, Jan Myers-Newbury, Rise Nagin, Joy Saville, Joan Schulze and Julie John Upshaw. The third section on buying and collecting is very helpful as this type of information is not readily available. It includes information about some well-known collectors, tips on working with an art consultant or commissioning a piece, as well as advice on where to see and buy art quilts, display and storage issues, and insurance. A beautiful coffee table book that is also an important resource handbook.