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Illuminating Fashion: Dress in the Art of Medieval France and the Netherlands 1325-1515

Door Anne H. van Buren e.a.

Categorie
Mode, Kostuums & Verzorging
Boeknummer
#392367-KI21
Titel
Illuminating Fashion: Dress in the Art of Medieval France and the Netherlands 1325-1515
Auteur
Buren, Anne H. van & Roger S. Wieck
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
London : D. Giles Ltd.
Jaar van uitgave
2011
ISBN10
1904832903
ISBN13
9781904832904
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, numerous (full page) illustrations, 4to.
Samenvatting
A comprehensive study of dress in Northern Europe from the early fourteenth century to the beginning of the Renaissance,Illuminating Fashion is the first thorough study of the history of fashion in this period based solely on firmly dated or datable works of art. It draws on illuminated manuscripts, early printed books, tapestries, paintings, and sculpture from museums and libraries around the world. "Symbolism and metaphors are buried in the art of fashion," says Roger Wieck, the editor ofIlluminating Fashion. Examining the role of social customs and politics in influencing dress, at a time of rapid change in fashion, this fully illustrated volume demonstrates the richness of such symbolism in medieval art and how artists used clothing and costume to help viewers interpret an im... (Lees verder)age. At the heart of the work isA Pictorial History of Fashion, 1325 to 1515, an album of over 300 illustrations with commentary. This is followed by a comprehensive glossary of medieval English and French clothing terms and an extensive list of dated and datable works of art. Not only can this fully illustrated volume be used as guide to a fuller understanding of the works of art, it can also help date an undated work; reveal the shape and structure of actual garments; and open up a picture's iconographic and social content. It is invaluable for costume designers, students and scholars of the history of dress and history of art, as well as those who need to date works of art.
Pagina's
431
Conditie
Goed — Dust jacket dented and slightly damaged at corners, dust jacket discoloured at spine.
Prijs
€ 225,00

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