Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume: 1200 Full-Color Figures (Dover Fashion and Costumes)
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (716 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486461424 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An unparalleled history of costume design, this collection includes the garb of kings and laborers ladies and warriors peasants and priests. Scores of accessories are also illustrated, including shoes, jewelry, wigs, and hair ornaments, along with furniture, musical instruments, and weaponry from a fascinating array of time periods. Exquisitely rendered and magnificent in scope, the Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume is a visual delight for designers, artists, historians, and everyone captivated by fashion's timeless allure.. Ranging from the elegant garments worn by citizens of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the dramatic clothing of nineteenth-century French, English, and German societies, this stunning pictorial encyclopedia chronicles the full sweep of historic dress through the centuries.Carefully gathered from a rare portfolio originally published in 1906, over one thousand detailed engravings are presented here in a continuous chronological format
Not Bad, But Not Terribly Informative I found it amusing that most of the women in this book are simply tagged as "women" where as the men are specified by their jobs, class, and so on. But I'm not one to get worked up about it. The costume illustrations are what I wanted, and that's what I got.. Amazon Customer said Pics are nic, but not enough. I discovered that while I enjoy seeing the pictures, I also like to read something about them, too. This book has no written info other than listing year range and area the styles come from and was a little boring.. A Victorian Encyclopedia of Costume During the Victorian Era, there was a great passion for documenting the ever shrinking world. Great encyclopedic efforts were launched in such diverse fields as biology, ethnography and musicology. It was believed that underlying patterns could be discerned if only enough primary data was properly catalo