Y10 ART AND DESIGN (TEXTILE DESIGN) 1 Flowers Block prints from Rajasthan, Chinese Chintz fabrics and Tudor embroideries often depict floral patterns and designs. Observations of flowers have inspired the textile art and embroidery of Jane Hall, Sue Rangeley, Mandy Southan and Helen Stevens. Contemporary fashion designers frequently use floral motifs in their creations for spring and summer collections. Investigate appropriate sources, use suitable materials and techniques, and create your own work inspired by Flowers. 2 Birds and feathers Images of birds can often be seen in textiles from different times, places and cultures. Feathers have been used to decorate festival headdresses, theatrical costumes and historical clothing. Textile artists Karin Franzen and Nicola Henley produce dyed and stitched fabric studies of birds in their natural environments. Contemporary fashion designers and milliners are often inspired by the colours, textures and shapes of exo...
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