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Survey of Historic Costume

eBook

6th Edition

Phyllis G. Tortora and Sara B. Marcketti

ISBN:

978-1-5013-0419-4 (online)

978-1-6289-2167-0 (hardback)

978-1-6289-2169-4 (epdf)

Published:

2015

DOI:

10.5040/9781501304194

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Abstract

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. With visuals, illustrated tables, and in-depth discussions, readers come to recognize recurring themes and concepts and understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective. The new edition features more than 1,000 full-color photographs and illustrations, a new feature that examines global dress, and a fully updated chapter on the twenty-first century. Key Features

Contemporary Comments from contemporary sources provide a sense of the attitude toward clothing of individuals of the period

Modern Influences photo feature explains historic costume is reinterpreted in modern fashion design

Visual Summary Tables show clear line drawing of period garments and Illustrated Tables depict important accessories, footwear and headwear

New to this Edition

Chapter Timelines present an overview and images of historic events in each chapter focusing on fashion and textiles, politics and conflicts, decorative and fine arts, economics and trade, technology, and religion

New Global Connections boxed highlights dress and textiles from around the world including China, India, Japan, Latin America, Africa and more

New Chapter 20 covering twenty-first century dress from 2000 to present

New Student Resources

STUDIO: Survey of Historic Costume online access includes provides a digital study tools such as visual flashcards, self-quizzes, videos, and assignment and activities and the Student Study Guide eBook to help students master concepts and improve grades.

Companion Survey of Historic Costume Student Study Guide (9781628922349) includes historic snapshots, review questions, summary tables, visual quizzes and glossary of key terms.

Instructor's Resources

Updated Instructor's Guide, Test Bank, Image Bank and PowerPoint presentations

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STUDIO Resources
Front matter
- Preface pp. xiii–xv
- New Online Student Resources p. xvi
- Acknowledgments pp. xvii–xviii
Introduction pp. 1–13
Part 1: The Ancient World c. 3000 BCE – 400 CE
- [Part 1: The Ancient World c. 3000 BCE – 400 CE : Introductory Text] pp. 14–17
- The Ancient Middle East c. 3500 – 600 BCE pp. 18–49
- Crete and Greece c. 2900 – 100 BCE pp. 50–73
- Etruria and Rome c. 800 BCE – 400 CE pp. 74–99
Part 2: The Middle Ages c. 330 – 1500
- [Part 2: The Middle Ages c. 330 – 1500 : Introductory Text] pp. 100–105
- The Early Middle Ages c. 330 – 1500 pp. 106–143
- The Late Middle Ages c. 1300 – 1500 pp. 144–177
Part 3: The Renaissance c.1400–1600
- [Part 3: The Renaissance c.1400–1600 : Introductory Text] pp. 178–181
- The Italian Renaissance pp. 182–203
- The Northern Renaissance pp. 204–229
Part 4: Baroque and Rococo c. 1600–1800
- [Part 4: Baroque and Rococo c. 1600–1800 : Introductory Text] pp. 230–235
- The Seventeenth Century 1600–1700 pp. 236–265
- The Eighteenth Century 1700–1790 pp. 266–297
Part 5: The Nineteenth Century c. 1800–1900
- [Part 5: The Nineteenth Century c. 1800–1900 : Introductory Text] pp. 298–303
- The Directoire Period and the Empire Period 1790–1820 pp. 304–325
- The Romantic Period 1820–1850 pp. 326–353
- The Crinoline Period 1850–1870 pp. 354–381
- The Bustle Period and the Nineties 1870–1900 pp. 382–415
Part 6: From the Twentieth to the Twenty-first Century 1900–2014
- [Part 6: From the Twentieth to the Twenty-first Century 1900–2014 : Introductory Text] pp. 416–419
- The Edwardian Period and World War I 1900–1920 pp. 420–453
- The Twenties, Thirties, and World War II 1920–1947 pp. 454–503
- The New Look: Fashion Conformity Prevails pp. 504–539
- The Sixties and Seventies: Style Tribes Emerge 1960–1980 pp. 540–589
- The Eighties and the Nineties: Fragmentation of Fashion 1980–1999 pp. 590–649
- The New Millennium 2000–2014 pp. 650–686
Back matter
- Bibliography pp. 687–688

Survey of Historic Costume

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