Survey of Historic Costume
by Phyllis G. Tortora
Taste attributes: documentaryfashionhistoricalslowfresh & originalwholesomeheavyrealisticintricatelinearglossysocial commentary
Boxlist takeA grounded non-fiction book that is unhurried, serious and smart. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.3 / 5
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About This Book
Survey of Historic Costume, 6th Edition, is the best-selling introduction to Western dress from the ancient world through the twenty-first century. Each chapter presents social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on clothing.
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- Author
- Phyllis G. Tortora
- Published
- 1989
- Pages
- 571
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- Open Library
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