A rich visual history of dress through the ages Discover how clothing shapes culture, status, and daily life from the earliest times to the modern era. This volume weaves together engaging text with abundant illustrations and plates that showcase costume details across civilizations and centuries.
This edition surveys how fabrics, colors, and silhouettes evolved, from ancient headdresses to Tudor gowns and beyond. It highlights accuracy in costume study, with clear explanations of how style signals rank, gender, and function in theatre and everyday life.
- Broad coverage of epochs and regions, from ancient societies to medieval courts and early modern fashion
- Detailed plates and descriptions that illuminate costume construction, accessories, and silhouettes
- Focus on theatre costumes and historical dress, with emphasis on how attire communicates character and era
- Accessible explanations suitable for studying fashion history, theatre design, or costume craft
Ideal for readers of fashion history, costume design, and theatre studies who want a well-illustrated, time-spanning reference.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of clothing across the historical spectrum, from the Stone Age to the early twentieth century. The author examines the cultural factors influencing fashion trends, providing insights into the role clothing has played in shaping societal identities and social norms. Through meticulous research of paintings, sculptures, and archaeological artifacts, the book uncovers the influences that have shaped the development of human attire over centuries, revealing the remarkable ways dress has both reï ected and inï uenced civilizations and cultures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282592394_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282592394
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