TY - BOOK AU - Juracek,Judy A. ED - W.W. Norton & Company TI - Soft surfaces: visual research for artists, architects, and designers T2 - Visual research and details for artists, architects, and designers SN - 050001969X AV - Art/NK8806 .J87 2000 PY - 2000/// CY - New York PB - W.W. Norton KW - Textile fabrics KW - Pictorial works KW - Catalogs KW - Textile fabrics in interior decoration N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 320-322) and index; Basic weaves; brocade; damask; double cloth; pile weaves; printed; painted; dyed fabric; needlework; lace; knits; crochet trim; rugs and carpets; nonwovens; furnishings and structures; working papers N2 - Shows how hundreds of varieties of fabric look up close and in interior and exterior applications. Juracek (scenic artist in film, television, theater, and opera) presents about 1,200 color photographs that group fabric by structure, surface, treatment, style, and application. They include window treatments, upholstery, awnings, tents, and floor coverings, and show specific materials ready to be used in design presentations, as backgrounds, or for general visual information. Interviews with outstanding design professionals describe how they use textiles in their work. Also contains a glossary of technical terms and a list of sources. The accompanying CD-ROM includes screen resolution TIF files for all images in the book. Annotation c. Book News, Incorporated, Portland, OR (booknews.com) ER -