Malaysian Batik: Reinventing a Tradition; traces the history of batik; the materials; methods and motifs of the block-stamped and hand drawn methods; and the ways in which Malaysian batik has been transformed into a craft with international appeal. Batik is more than wax and dye applied to a length of cloth. It is an art form practiced by people around Asia. With its its bolder; abstract designs and its brighter palette; Malaysian batik is a distinctly different type of batik that has brought an exciting new dimension to this ancient method of fabric art.Historically seen as a craft; batik making in Malaysia today has segued into more of an art form; both in its creation and its uses. Historically; batik fabric was fashioned into sarongs to be worn by people across all walks of life. More often now batik fabrics are used for lifestyle products; as art pieces and; above all; for contemporary high fashion. The pieces that are created display an originality of composition and design; an effective use of color; a high level of technical expertise and a flair for working in the medium that are the hallmarks of great works of art. Many of the recent advances in Malaysian batik are due to the initiatives of the Yayasan Budi Penyayang; which has revitalized the Malaysian batik industry by adapting it to suit fashion needs and utilized the Asian fashion industry to promote and display its beauty.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. HA HA HA HA HA! *Points at Book* HA HA HA HA HA HA!By Ms. RockiOnce upon a mime...yes. that is how this book starts its visual adventure in Mime Very Own Book by Doug Jones. This book...oh my goodness...I laughed and I laughed. Doug Jones hardly holds back in the most unexpected ways.Dont eat or drink while looking at this book. you are bound to spit it out when you least expect it and ruin this mime-diculous book. Then there will be moments you wish you had brain bleach. Sort of. That will be about the same time youll be splitting your sides with laughter.Eric Curtis did a damn awesome job with the photography. He made it so believable to have so many Doug Joneses on one page.Mime Very Own Book is not long. but it is jam packed with ridiculously funny stuff. Doug Jones is one very wickedly funny guy who pokes fun of himself while also making us laugh out loud with nary a word said.PS: I purchased the Kindle version and read it on my Kindle Fire and on my laptop. While I still got a lot of great laughs. the smaller size of the graphics takes away some from the pleasure of this visually unique book. Id say the physical book version would be better. especially if you are avid Doug Jones fan. Doug added a flip-book animation set which nearly gets lost in the digital editions.Kindle ed. is 4 out of 5 stars. Book overall: 5 Stars! Funny. funny. funny stuff.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic fun and mimey mockeryBy @theCryptKickerTheres no one with better body language than Doug Jones. and apparently no one with a better eye for folly than the team of authors and contributors who put this terrific coffee table book together.The artistry that goes into every shot is impressive. not only considering the talent of mime and actor Doug Jones. but also the incredible talent required to put together the intricate and ingenious sets and backgrounds.If youre looking for a good laugh on every page. or just an entertaining book to leave out for guests to enjoy. give this one a try.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Practice MimeBy Teacher 1863Confiscated by parents for being to risque. Meant to support a budding young Mime
