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100 1 _aSaint-Aubin, Charles Germain de,
_d1721-1786
245 1 2 _aL'Art du brodeur
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-03-19
508 _aProduced by Clarity, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"L'Art du Brodeur" by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin is a detailed treatise on the art of embroidery written in the late 18th century. The work serves as both an instructional manual and a historical account, exploring the origins, techniques, and cultural significance of embroidery across various nations. It delves into the intersection of embroidery with luxury and craftsmanship, emphasizing its artistic and social roles. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of embroidery, starting with its historical roots in ancient civilizations, particularly in Asia, and its evolution through Greek and Roman influence. The author discusses the various materials and techniques used in embroidery, highlighting the artistry involved in creating intricate designs and patterns. He emphasizes the importance of drawing and design as the foundation of embroidery, advocating for a blend of artistic knowledge and practical skill among both designers and embroiderers. This foundational context establishes the book as a rich resource for understanding the craft's evolution, technical processes, and aesthetic considerations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEmbroidery -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61639
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