Evolution and Revolution: Chinese Dress, 1700s - 1990s

by Claire Roberts (Editor)

By using the medium of dress, Evolution & Revolution explores the dramatic cultural, social, economic and political changes which have occurred in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan over th past three centuries. This history is revealed through the luxury court robes of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); the tight-fitting, side-slitted East-West cheungsam; the ubiquitous Mao suit, symbol of Communist ideology; and the bold new directions of contemporary designers. Written by authors from Australia, mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and rich with visual material, this unique book offers an accessible, informative and inspiring treatment of Chinese history, culture and dress.

112 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Shin'Ichi Iwamoto]

中華民国期（民国期）上海の旗袍については少しボリュームを減らし、同時代の香港、台湾などにも目を向けた中国ドレスの歴史です。香港と台湾を大きく取り扱っているので、今まで見たことのない写真資料などを楽しめます。