Patterns and Poetry: No Robes from the Lucy Truman Aldrich Collection at the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design

T'he splendid robes of Japanese No plays, spun from sumptuous silks and laden with elaborate embroideries, evoke the elegance of court life while embodying symbolic attributes of the drama's characters. This volume lavishly documents the outstanding collection assembled by a remarkable benefactor. The text traces the history of the No theatre and the creation of these spectacular costumes, and the exquisite details provide a wealth of inspiration for artists and designers.