Medieval Costume in England and France (Paperback)

Mary G. Houston

ISBN 10: 0486290603 / ISBN 13: 9780486290607

Edité par Dover Publications Inc., New York, 2000

Paperback. This carefully researched volume offers lovers of both costume and the medieval period a meticulously researched and accurately detailed study of the clothing of the Middle Ages. Following an illuminating discussion of the style and construction of costumes worn in the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries, noted costume historian Mary G. Houston provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of actual apparel worn by all classes and sectors of society. Included are elaborate royal, academic, and legal costumes; Eucharistic vestments and garments of religious orders; working class apparel; civilian dress; and more. Also examined is a wide variety of accessories and ornaments, jewelry, armor, textiles, embroidery, coiffures, and other items.The clear, succinct text is splendidly documented by 350 black-and-white line illustrations based on contemporary books and manuscripts as well as representations in paintings and sculpture. Indispensable for students of costume history, medievalists, illustrators, and fashion historians, Medieval Costume in England and France will delight anyone interested in the medieval period and its dress. Splendid pictorial documentation, carefully researched, of royal apparel, ecclesiastical dress and vestments, academic and legal garments, and civilian dress of all classes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780486290607

Synopsis :

Compte rendu minutieusement documenté et méticuleusement détaillé du style et de la construction des costumes d'époque. Comprend des descriptions et des illustrations de vêtements royaux, de tenues et de vêtements ecclésiastiques élaborés, de vêtements académiques et juridiques et de tenues civiles de toutes les classes. Aborde également les bijoux, les armures, les textiles, la broderie et la coiffure.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Medieval Costume in England and France (...
Éditeur : Dover Publications Inc., New York
Date d'édition : 2000
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : new