Art of the Basket: Traditional Basketry from Around the World [Hardcover]

Bryan Sentance (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2001

In this book, Bryan Sentance talks at length about the techniques and materials used to construct baskets around the world. He demystifies basketry and gives a basis for understanding, appreciating and identifying the baskets of the world. Copious colour photographs, diagrams and archive photography of basketry from every inhabited continent are shown to provide a rich source of comparison and reference. This book will provide a wealth of information and visual reference not only to basketmakers, ethnologists and collectors, but also to artists, designers and students.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Sentance, a teacher, lecturer, and coauthor of World Textiles, presents a highly visual survey of baskets and basket making around the world. He briefly describes the basket-making process, from the source of the natural fibers to the weaving technique to the basket's form and function. In addition, examples of traditional, ceremonial, and functional basketry are examined from the perspectives of materials, techniques, and decorations. Throughout, the baskets are nicely and simply photographed, and historic images offer a perspective on both the basket maker and the weaving process. Because baskets are not merely carrying containers, additional chapters examine those created for fencing, fishing, storage, and tools and even those with larger applications, such as architecture. Concluding the work is a glossary, a guide to collecting and caring for these art objects, and an international listing of museums and collections. Recommended for decorative arts and craft collections. Judith Yankielun Lind, Roseland Free P.L., NJ
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Bryan Sentance has collaborated as illustrator on numerous arts and crafts books, notably Traditional Buildings of India, Arts and Crafts of India, Traditional Textiles of Central Asia, The Traditional Architecture of Indonesia and Traditional Indian Textiles. He is also the author, with John Gillow, of World Textiles.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500510482
• ISBN-13: 978-0500510483
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #197,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Arts & Photography > Schools, Periods & Styles > Folk Art

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eye candy - a MUST for all basket makers and enjoyers, December 23, 2002

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Pamela Zimmerman (Washington, North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews
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Any basket maker or collector will enjoy and appreciate this book, and frankly their library will not be complete without it. Colorful and just packed with photographs, graphically stimulating and full of information about baskets and basket making around the world. I cherish my copy, and find it has inspired me to look again at the "average" and "use" baskets in my home - not just those in my collection. A worthy gift!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great resource book, May 4, 2006

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Not only is this a wonderful book for the coffee table it is detailed in materials, techniques, and decorations of baskets from around the world. Easilly identifiable photos of baskets as well as great photos of the weavers. Recommend this book to anyone interested in weaving, baskets, and ethnic handicrafts.

5.0 out of 5 stars just the thing for basket collectors and others, February 5, 2010

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this is a wonderful book for anyone interested in world cultures. the illustrations and information are very helpful for basket collectors and basket makers.