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Yves Saint Laurent: Dreams of the Orient

Hardback

Main Details

Title Yves Saint Laurent: Dreams of the Orient
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Aurelie Samuel
Foreword by Madison Cox
Foreword by Charles Ange Ginesy
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:220
Dimensions(mm): Height 284,Width 195
Category/GenreFashion and textiles - design
ISBN/Barcode 9780500022283
ClassificationsDewey:746.92092
Audience
General
Illustrations With over 200 illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 1 November 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Asia has long fascinated European artists. The gradual arrival of art objects and textiles from the Orient were inexhaustible sources of inspiration for painters, sculptors and of course couturiers. Yves Saint Laurent was no exception. He proposed both a literal and imaginary vision of Asia, based on a solid knowledge of its history, culture and arts, as evidenced by his personal library and the collection of works of art that he brought together with Pierre Berge. Yves Saint Laurent's exhibition Dreams of the Orient brings together some fifty models, accompanied by original drawings, jewelry and Asian objects that will demonstrate the process of creating clothes while establishing a visual link with their sources of inspiration. Objects from the Musee Guimet in Paris (Asian Arts Museum) and the Samuel Myers collection will be on display alongside the designer's creations

Author Biography

Aurelie Samuel is Director of Collections at the Yves Saint-Laurent museums in Paris and Marrakesh.

Reviews

'Exquisite' - Vogue 'Absolutely sumptuous' - The Herald 'Intrigues and informs and delights with every page ... truly inspirational' - Business of Fashion, Books of the Year 2018