English Costume (eBook)

A Cultural Journey Through English Fashion and Attire

Dion Clayton Calthrop (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
7065 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766462439-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "English Costume," Dion Clayton Calthrop presents a comprehensive study of the evolution of English attire, meticulously tracing the transformations in clothing from medieval times to the early 20th century. Richly illustrated and scholarly, the book combines intricate illustrations with detailed descriptions, offering readers a vivid portrayal of fashion's role in cultural and social contexts. Calthrop's literary style is both accessible and erudite, engaging the reader with a lyrical quality while providing rigorous historical analysis, making it an invaluable contribution to costume history and arts literature. Calthrop, an accomplished artist and illustrator, was deeply influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, which emphasized craftsmanship and artistic integrity. His background in design and passion for historical research equipped him with the skills to not only capture the essence of period costumes but to also analyze their sociocultural significance. This confluence of artistry and scholarship enables Calthrop's work to stand out as an authoritative source in the realm of historical costume. "English Costume" is highly recommended for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of fashion and history alike. Whether you are delving into design, exploring cultural identities, or simply captivated by the intricate interplay of attire and society, Calthrop's exquisite narrative and visuals provide profound insights that invite deeper reflection on the fabric of English heritage.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.4.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: author studies • Book History • Clothing and dress • costume design resource • costume history • Cultural costume analysis • detailed clothing descriptions • english authors • English dress evolution • English literature • Fashion History • fashion through centuries • Great Britain • historical fashion • historical fashion study • illustrated fashion history • Literary Analysis • Literary History • Literature Criticism • Manners and customs General • meticulous fashion research • pre-20th century attire • social significance of clothing