
Survey of Historic Costume
eBook
6th Edition
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 EditionChapter 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 ResourcesSTUDIO: 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 ResourcesUpdated Instructor's Guide, Test Bank, Image Bank and PowerPoint presentations