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Ioannou-Yannara Tatiana
Greek embroidery 17th-19th century: Works of art from the Collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum
(Greek embroidery 17th-19th century: Works of art from the Collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum)
Angeliki Hatzimihali Foundation
Description
Catalogue accompanying the exhibition that took place at the Benaki Museum Piraios Street Annexe from 12 April 2006 to 28 May 2006.
A selection of 145 pieces of Greek embroidery, from the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Benaki Museum, is used in an attempt to provide a detailed record of three centuries of the art of embroidery, as it took shape throughout Greece. The publication includes a wealth of photographic material, which highlights the technical and illustrative worth of Greek embroidery in full detail.
The introductory note and annotations are written by folklorist Tatiana Ioannou-Yiannara. Angeliki Hatzimichali Foundation and the Benaki Museum, in collaboration with the Greek Centre of London and the Lyceum Club of Greek Women – London Office.
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Embroidery
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2006
235 color pictures
301
22,5 x 33
960-87697-3-6
English
Price : € 45,00
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