The Carpet and the Connoisseur: The James F. Ballard

The Carpet and the Connoisseur: The James F. Ballard Collection of Oriental Rugs

Following several years of extensive research, conservation, and photography, Saint Louis Art Museum's major 2016 exhibition highlights 50 carpets and two Persian pleasure tents assembled by one of the most important early twentieth-century American carpet collectors, James F. Ballard. The unique contents of the collection, outstanding quality of many of the rugs, and detailed technical content make this book a major contribution to the study of Islamic textiles and the field of Islamic art history as a whole. The compelling visual nature of the pieces will appeal to art historians, rug collectors, and the general public alike. The book includes an essay about James Ballard as a collector by Thomas J. Farnham. A second essay by Walter B. Denny introduces the general topic of rug varieties in the Ballard Collection, placing the collection in a larger art historical and historiographic context. The textiles featured in the exhibition are organized according to geographical origin and style, with brief introductions by Denny that provide more detailed art historical context for each group. All items have full catalogue entries, full color illustrations, and front and back details showing technical features. Ballard Collection rugs in the museum's inventory not exhibited are included with a color reproduction and technical data.

Contents: Chronology; Ballard the Collector; The Ballard Collection in Context; A short Note on Carpet Technique; Catalogue; Appendix; Endnotes; Bibliography.
Country USA
Brand Acc Art Books
Manufacturer Hali Publications Ltd
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
ReleaseDate 2016-04-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780891780724

Country	USA
Brand	Acc Art Books
Manufacturer	Hali Publications Ltd
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
ReleaseDate	2016-04-18
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780891780724

The Carpet and the Connoisseur: The James F. Ballard Collection of Oriental Rugs

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