Textile, Textiles, Page 9 The Art Institute of Chicago Art Chicago, IL Art Institute ArchiTexty Flickr Textiles The Art Institute of Chicago Art institute of chicago Fragment The Art Institute of Chicago Art institute of chicago Art Institute of Chicago Faade Hooded Sweatshirt The Art Institute. Works of lace, woven silk, velvet and other fine fabrics are among the masterpieces showcased in this book, an overview of textile art spanning 15 centuries. The author takes the reader on a tour of 87 masterworks selected to demonstrate the breadth of this collection.