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- Book Title
- Survey of Historic Costume
- ISBN
- 9781628921670
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic & Professional
ISBN-10
1628921676
ISBN-13
9781628921670
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202430301
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
720 Pages
Publication Name
Survey of Historic Costume : Studio Access Card
Language
English
Subject
Textile & Costume, Textiles & Costume, Fashion & Accessories
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Design, Antiques & Collectibles
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.6 in
Item Weight
90.9 Oz
Item Length
11.4 in
Item Width
8.7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
6
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2014-032833
Reviews
It took me a while to find a text that I am happy with. Once I found this one, I stopped searching. - Donna Meester, University of Alabama, USA The organization of the book is excellent. - Emily Banis Stoehrer, Fisher College, USA I do not think there is another that has this much detail, but introduces concepts well without overwhelming undergraduate students. - Diana Saiki, Ball State University, USA The contents match precisely to what I am teaching, which is why I like this book so much. I think this book far outweighs any other book. - Rhonda R. Gorman, Texas Woman's University, USA I feel the book is written with the correct amount and detail for undergraduate students of fashion history. - Alexandra Thelin, Montclair State University, USA Compared to other books [Survey of Historic Costume] is more or equally comprehensive, and has better instructor Guides and student study help. I find [Survey of Historic Costume] a better tool student success than any other text I have used. - Elizabeth Cole Sheehan, Lasell College, USA I think the design and layout is well-done and user-friendly. - Catherine Amoroso Leslie, Kent State University, USA One of the best things is the context it provides for dress in each era-social, political, historical, etc. It's detailed and much better organized than other books I have as an option for this course. - Jennifer Banning, Illinois State University, USA, I do not think there is another that has this much detail, but introduces concepts well without overwhelming undergraduate students. - Diana Saiki, Ball State University, USA, Compared to other books [Survey of Historic Costume] is more or equally comprehensive, and has better instructor Guides and student study help. I find [Survey of Historic Costume] a better tool student success than any other text I have used. - Elizabeth Cole Sheehan, Lasell College, USA, It took me a while to find a text that I am happy with. Once I found this one, I stopped searching. - Donna Meester, University of Alabama, USA, Compared to other books [ Survey of Historic Costume ] is more or equally comprehensive, and has better instructor Guides and student study help. I find [ Survey of Historic Costume ] a better tool student success than any other text I have used., "It took me a while to find a text that I am happy with. Once I found this one, I stopped searching." -- Donna Meester, University of Alabama, USA "The organization of the book is excellent." -- Emily Banis Stoehrer, Fisher College, USA "I do not think there is another that has this much detail, but introduces concepts well without overwhelming undergraduate students." -- Diana Saiki, Ball State University, USA "The contents match precisely to what I am teaching, which is why I like this book so much. I think this book far outweighs any other book." -- Rhonda R. Gorman, Texas Woman's University, USA "I feel the book is written with the correct amount and detail for undergraduate students of fashion history." -- Alexandra Thelin, Montclair State University, USA "Compared to other books [Survey of Historic Costume] is more or equally comprehensive, and has better instructor Guides and student study help. I find [Survey of Historic Costume] a better tool student success than any other text I have used." -- Elizabeth Cole Sheehan, Lasell College, USA "I think the design and layout is well-done and user-friendly." -- Catherine Amoroso Leslie, Kent State University, USA "One of the best things is the context it provides for dress in each era - social, political, historical, etc. It's detailed and much better organized than other books I have as an option for this course." -- Jennifer Banning, Illinois State University, USA "I have always used this book. I do not think there is another that has this much detail, but introduces concepts well without overwhelming undergraduate students." -- Diana Saiki, Ball State University, USA "Compared to other books [ Survey of Historic Costume ] is more or equally comprehensive, and has better instructor Guides and student study help. I find [ Survey of Historic Costume ] a better tool student success than any other text I have used." -- Elizabeth Cole Sheehan, Lasell College, USA "One of the best things is the context it provides for dress in each era-social, political, historical, etc. It's detailed and much better organized than other books I have as an option for this course." -- Jennifer Banning, Illinois State University, USA, One of the best things is the context it provides for dress in each era - social, political, historical, etc. It's detailed and much better organized than other books I have as an option for this course., I feel the book is written with the correct amount and detail for undergraduate students of fashion history. - Alexandra Thelin, Montclair State University, USA, I think the design and layout is well-done and user-friendly. - Catherine Amoroso Leslie, Kent State University, USA, Compared to other books [Survey of Historic Costume] is more or equally comprehensive, and has better instructor Guides and student study help. I find [Survey of Historic Costume] a better tool student success than any other text I have used., The contents match precisely to what I am teaching, which is why I like this book so much. I think this book far outweighs any other book. - Rhonda R. Gorman, Texas Woman's University, USA, I do not think there is another that has this much detail, but introduces concepts well without overwhelming undergraduate students.
Illustrated
Yes
Table Of Content
Preface and How to Use Book Acknowledgements Ch 1 Introduction Part 1 The Ancient World: c. 3000 BC - AD 300 Ch 2 The Ancient Middle East: c. 3500-600 BC Ch 3 Crete and Greece: c.2900-300 BC Ch 4 Etruria and Rome: c. 800 BC - AD 400 Part 2 The Middle Ages: c. 300 - 1500 Ch 5 The Early Middle Ages: c. 300 - 1300 Ch 6 The Late Middle Ages: c.1300-1500 Part 3 The Renaissance: c 1400-1600 Ch 7 The Italian Renaissance: c. 1400-1600 Ch 8 The Northern Renaissance: c. 1500-1600 Part 4 Baroque and Rococo: c. 1600-1800 Ch 9 The Seventeenth Century: 1600-1700 Ch 10 The Eighteenth Century: 1700-1900 Part 5 The Nineteenth Century: 1800-1900 Ch 11 The Directoire Period and the Empire Period: 1790-1820 Ch 12 The Romantic Period: 1820-1850 Ch 13 The Crinoline Period: 1850-1869 Ch 14 The Bustle Period and the Nineties: 1870-1900 Part 6 From the Twentieth to the Twenty-first Century: 1900-2014 Ch 15 The Edwardian Period and World War I: 1900-1920 Ch 16 The Twenties, Thirties, and World War II: 1920-1947 Ch 17 The New Look: Fashion Conformity Prevails: 1947-1960 Ch 18 The Sixties and Seventies: Style Tribes Emerge: 1960-1980 Ch 19 The Eighties and the Nineties and the Twenty-first Century: 1980-1999 Ch 20 Twenty-first Century: 2000-2014 Credit Index
Synopsis
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 include:.- Illustrated Part openers of objects from fine and applied arts give readers a sense of the aesthetic of the period.- 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.- Chronology timelines open each chapter.- Visual Summary Tables .- Illustrated Tables depict important accessories, footwear and headwear .- Summaries, 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. New Student Resources ~ Survey of Historic Costume STUDIO features digital study tools such as visual flashcards, self-quizzes, videos, and assignments and activities and includes a free Student Study Guide eBook to help students master concepts and improve grades. 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 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 ~ Companion Survey of Historic Costume Student Study Guide (9781628922349) includes historic snapshots, review questions, summary tables, visual quizzes and glossary of key terms. Teaching Resources ~ Instructor's Guide including sample syllabi and units based on the timeline in the book, chapter objectives, lecture notes, discussion questions, additional research projects, assignments, and an answer key for the Student Study Guide ~Test Bank with multiple choice, true/false and essay questions for each chapter with answer key ~ Image Bank with all the illustrations and photos from the text ~ PowerPoint presentations for each chapter PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501395253. STUDIO Instant Access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral.com., 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. New Student Resources Survey of Historic Costume STUDIO features digital study tools such as visual flashcards, self-quizzes, videos, and assignments and activities and includes a free Student Study Guide eBook to help students master concepts and improve grades. 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 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 Companion Survey of Historic Costume Student Study Guide (9781628922349) includes historic snapshots, review questions, summary tables, visual quizzes and glossary of key terms. Teaching Resources Instructor's Guide including sample syllabi and units based on the timeline in the book, chapter objectives, lecture notes, discussion questions, additional research projects, assignments, and an answer key for the Student Study Guide Test Bank with multiple choice, true/false and essay questions for each chapter with answer key Image Bank with all the illustrations and photos from the text PowerPoint presentations for each chapter PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501395253. STUDIO Instant Access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral.com.
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GT580.T67 2015
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