Seeing Through Clothes
1st Edition
Published on 22. March 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
520 pages
978-0-520-08231-1 (ISBN)
Description
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. First published ahead of its time, this book has become a classic.
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Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Berkerley
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
37 b-w photographs
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
714 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-520-08231-1 (9780520082311)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Anne Hollander, the author of Moving Pictures, is an art historian with a special interest in costume history and design.
Content
Acknowledgments
Preface
I DRAPERY
II NUDITY
III UNDRESS I
IV COSTUME 2
v DRESS
VI MIRRORS
Sources for Illustrations
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface
I DRAPERY
II NUDITY
III UNDRESS I
IV COSTUME 2
v DRESS
VI MIRRORS
Sources for Illustrations
Notes
Bibliography
Index