Goddess: The Classical Mode

by Harold Koda

From the emblematic designs of Madame Grès to Isadora Duncan’s dance costumes and the avant-garde gowns of Yves Saint Laurent, the Greco-Roman classical tradition of dress has clearly inspired and influenced the worlds of art and fashion. This beautifully illustrated book explores the continually evolving influence of classical dress through the ages, presenting a historical survey of this fascinating theme. Featured works include paintings, photographs, sculpture, and decorative objects from Greek and Roman times to the present as well as garments dating from the eighteenth century and recent creations by designers such as Tom Ford of Gucci and Issey Miyake.

Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction, Photography, History

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Harold Koda (3 January 3, 1950) is an American fashion scholar, curator, and the former curator-in-chief of the Anna Wintour Costume Center at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Reviews

[Samrat]

Possibly better if I'd front-ended the definitions or had a lookup table to keep better track of how a chiton and a peplos differ. Also possibly better if my library copy had fewer pages cut out of it, but that's neither here nor there.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Assisted with exhibition.