
Elizabethan Costume Design and Construction
(The Focal Press Costume Topics Series)
Focal Press
1st Edition
Published on 16. December 2014
Book
Hardback
230 pages
978-0-240-82509-0 (ISBN)
Description
Learn how to create historically accurate costumes for Elizabethan period productions with Elizabethan Costume Design and Construction! Extensive coverage of a variety of costumes for both men and women of all social classes will allow you to be prepared for any costuming need, and step-by-step instructions will ensure you have the know-how to design and construct your garments. Get inspired by stunning, hand-drawn renderings of costumes used in real life productions like Mary Stuart as you're led through the design process. Detailed instructions will allow you to bring your designs to life and create a meticulously constructed costume.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
431 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white; 431 Halftones, color
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 235 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
967 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-240-82509-0 (9780240825090)
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Helen Huang | Emily Hoem | Kelsey Hunt
Elizabethan Costume Design and Construction
(The Focal Press Costume Topics Series)
Book
09/2021
1st Edition
Routledge
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Helen Huang | Emily Hoem | Kelsey Hunt
Elizabethan Costume Design and Construction
(The Focal Press Costume Topics Series)
E-Book
10/2014
1st Edition
Routledge
€37.99
Available for download

Helen Huang | Emily Hoem | Kelsey Hunt
Elizabethan Costume Design and Construction
(The Focal Press Costume Topics Series)
E-Book
10/2014
1st Edition
Routledge
€37.99
Available for download
Persons
Helen Q. Huang is an award-winning costume designer who has worked in theatres throughout the United States. The recipient of both the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Costume Design and the Ivey Awards, she is also a professor of the MFA Costume Design Program in the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Study at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Emily Hoem is an Instructor of advanced sewing, tailoring, and patternmaking at the University of Maryland and the Tailor/Draper for the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. She also does freelance tailoring and draping for many theatres in the DC Metro area, including Wolf Trap Opera Company, Washington Ballet, Signature Theatre, Folger Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.
Kelsey Hunt is a freelance costume designer based in the DC Metro area. Her work may be seen at Studio Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Theatre J, The Maryland Opera Studio, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, and Triad Stage. Kelsey served for six seasons as Resident Costume Designer at Triad Stage and is a two-time recipient of the Marian A. Smith Award.
Emily Hoem is an Instructor of advanced sewing, tailoring, and patternmaking at the University of Maryland and the Tailor/Draper for the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. She also does freelance tailoring and draping for many theatres in the DC Metro area, including Wolf Trap Opera Company, Washington Ballet, Signature Theatre, Folger Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.
Kelsey Hunt is a freelance costume designer based in the DC Metro area. Her work may be seen at Studio Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Theatre J, The Maryland Opera Studio, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, and Triad Stage. Kelsey served for six seasons as Resident Costume Designer at Triad Stage and is a two-time recipient of the Marian A. Smith Award.
Author
Professor of the MFA Costume Design Program of University of Maryland, College Park and an award-winning costume designer
Adjunct Faculty, University of Maryland; Tailor/Draper for the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Content
Table of Contents
Part I: The Design Process
Introduction
Chapter 1: Collaboration and Initial Conversations
Chapter 2: Collecting & Working with Research
Chapter 3: The Costume Sketch
Chapter 4: Fabric Selection
Chapter 5: Developing the Design Through Fittings
Part II: Construction
Introduction
Chapter 6: Construction Basics
Chapter 7: The Female Bodice
Chapter 8: The Female Sleeve
Chapter 9: The Skirt Basque & Skirt
Chapter 10: Female Undergarments & Accessories
Chapter 11: The Male Doublet
Chapter 12: The Male Sleeves
Chapter 13: The Male Breeches
Part I: The Design Process
Introduction
Chapter 1: Collaboration and Initial Conversations
Chapter 2: Collecting & Working with Research
Chapter 3: The Costume Sketch
Chapter 4: Fabric Selection
Chapter 5: Developing the Design Through Fittings
Part II: Construction
Introduction
Chapter 6: Construction Basics
Chapter 7: The Female Bodice
Chapter 8: The Female Sleeve
Chapter 9: The Skirt Basque & Skirt
Chapter 10: Female Undergarments & Accessories
Chapter 11: The Male Doublet
Chapter 12: The Male Sleeves
Chapter 13: The Male Breeches