Survey of Historic Costume by Phyllis G. Tortora and Keith Eubank (2009, Hardcover)

Bloomsbury Academic & Professional

1563678063

9781563678066

74811465

704 Pages

English

Survey of Historic Costume

2009

Textile & Costume, Fashion & Accessories

Revised

Textbook

Design

Phyllis G. Tortora, Keith Eubank

Hardcover

1.9 in

97.6 Oz

11 in

8.8 in

5

College Audience

2008-936655

23

Yes

391.009

Revised edition

Contents: The Ancient Middle East 3500600 B.C. Crete and Greece c. 2900300 B.C. Etruria and Rome c. 800 B.C.A.D. 400 The Early Middle Ages c. 3001300 The Late Middle Ages c. 13001500 The Italian Renaissance c. 14001600 The Northern Renaissance c. 15001600 The Seventeenth Century 16001700 The Eighteenth Century 17001800 The Directoire Period and the Empire Period 17901820 The Romantic Period 18201850 The Crinoline Period 18501869 The Bustle Period and Nineties 18701900 The Edwardian Period and World War I 19001920 The Twenties, Thirties, and World War II 19201947 The New Look and Beyond 19471960 The Sixties and Seventies: Style Tribes Emerge 19601980 The Eighties and Nineties: Affluence and Information The 21st Century: The New Millennium

"Survey of Historic Costume," 5th Edition, which now includes a free student Study Guide, presents a thorough overview of Western dress from the ancient world to the trends of today. Each chapter presents social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on clothing. With visuals, illustrated tables, and in-depth discussions, readers come to recognize recurring themes and concepts and understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective. This book is perfect for students, instructors, fashion industry professionals, and anyone interested in historic costume, fashion, art, and design., Survey of Historic Costume , 5th Edition, which now includes a free student Study Guide, presents a thorough overview of Western dress from the ancient world to the trends of today. Each chapter presents social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on clothing. With visuals, illustrated tables, and in-depth discussions, readers come to recognize recurring themes and concepts and understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective. This book is perfect for students, instructors, fashion industry professionals, and anyone interested in historic costume, fashion, art, and design.

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