Seeing Through Clothes
by Anne Hollander
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalfashionslowfresh & originalwholesomeheavyrealisticintricatelinearglossyemotive & stirringsocial commentary
Boxlist takeRealistic and glossy: an unhurried non-fiction book, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like polish over grit.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
About This Book
In this generously illustrated book, Anne Hollander examines the representation of the body and clothing in Western art, from Greek sculpture and vase painting through medieval and renaissance portraits, to contemporary films and fashion photography.
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- Author
- Anne Hollander
- Published
- 1978
- Pages
- 504
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- Open Library
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