A History of Costume in the West

by BOUCHER FRANAOISE

From the primitive clothes of prehistoric times to the whimsical fashions of today, the history of costume is a vast and popular subject. Why did people of a certain period dress in a particular way? How did contemporary fashion reflect the current social scene? Why did it vary from country to country? These and countless other questions are answered in this comprehensive survey. A fascinating text explores an endless succession of styles and fashions, materials and accessories, while nearly 1,200 illustrations drawn from every conceivable source - engravings, paintings, manuscript illuminations, sculptures, tapestries, drawings and photographs - provide a vivid, almost cinematic accompaniment to the text.

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction, Fashion History, History, Costume History, Reference, Art

464 pages, Paperback

First published September 23, 1996

Reviews

[ضحى باعقيل · Rating 4 out of 5]

I skipped a lot of pages and details.

[TakoNeko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superbe ouvrage!
Ce livre est LA référence en matière d'histoire de la mode et du costume.
Le seul bémol serait qu'il manque de croquis techniques. Mais c'est vraiment chipoter tant ce livre est riche et précis!! (En particulier sur le vocabulaire extrêmement pointu du vêtement, lequel à longtemps été victime d'erreurs et d'approximations)
Bref indispensables pour les férus de mode et de costumes d'époque. Cela fera aussi un joli cadeau.