The Art of Arabian Costume: A Saudi Arabian Profile
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (755 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 090751300X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 188 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Out of print and quite scarce in this complete edition!. Two volume slipcased edition, containing both of Heather Colyer Ross's stunning volumes on Arabian costume, jewelry and culture
"perfect condition and exactly what I wanted" according to sandra pinkerton. perfect condition and exactly what I wanted. Very happy with this book, it is filled with much information and beautiful illustrations of costumes of the tribes.. Jennifer Mora said Not a belly dance costume book. I just wanted to correct what another reviewer led me to believe. This is not a belly dance costume book. I have not read it all the way through but I have not seen a single dance costume yet. It is very interesting, but I would call it just what the title says - The Art of Arabian Costume.. A Customer said Lots of color pictures. This book would be a useful resource for middle eastern dancers looking for costume ideas, but is not as helpful for those looking for exact information about how the garments are made. Many of the poses used by the models are very dramatic (or even high fashion) and attractive, but make it difficult to make out the details of the garments. Historical information is sketchy. However, the wide variety of garments shown and the fact that they are shown in color, together with the extensive commentary in the text, makes thi
These beautiful, reader-friendly volumes complement each other and are both very highly recommended, but if only one can be purchased, it should be The Art of Arabian Costume because it treats the total costume.- Therese D. There are romantic images of richly embroidered draperies billowing against desert backgrounds, and one can almost hear the tinkling of silver headdresses, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and belts. These are the first U.S. editions and fourth revised editions of books that quickly became classics after their initial publication in Switzerland in 1981. In both books her splendid photography depicts the glamor and the exoticism that have captivated Westerners since ancient times, while her graceful prose shows respect for the subject and a sincere desire to preserve the rapidly di