THTR 4436 - History of Period Styles
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Reference Sources
Applied and Decorative Arts : a Bibliographic Guide to Basic Reference Works, Histories, and Handbooks by Call Number: Z5956 .A68 E47ISBN: 0872871363Publication Date: 1977-02-01
Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion [electronic resource]ISBN: 9781847888495
The Complete History of Costume and Fashion by Call Number: GT375 .C67 2001ISBN: 0816045747Publication Date: 2001-02-01From the first fashion style of the Egyptians to the emergence of "haute couture in the 20th century
Costume and Fashion by Call Number: GT511 .L39 2002ISBN: 0500203482Publication Date: 2002-07-29From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim; from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today—this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume history, the forms and materials used through the ages, as well as the underlying motives of fashion and the ways in which clothes have been used to protect, to express identity, and to attract or to influence others.
Costume Design on Broadway by Call Number: PN2067 .O94 1987ISBN: 0313255245Publication Date: 1987-08-12This book profiles costume designers who worked on Broadway between the 1915-16 and 1985-86 theatre seasons. The more than 1,000 biographies provide information about the designers' backgrounds and preparation. The profiles are followed by a chronological list of credits.
Costume, Makeup, and Hair by ISBN: 9780813571539Publication Date: 2016-10-07Movie buffs and film scholars alike often overlook the importance of makeup artists, hair stylists, and costumers. With precious few but notable exceptions, creative workers in these fields have received little public recognition, even when their artistry goes on to inspire worldwide fashion trends. From the acclaimed Behind the Silver Screen series, Costume, Makeup, and Hair charts the development of these three crafts in the American film industry from the 1890s to the present.
Encyclopedia of Clothing and FashionISBN: 0684313944Publication Date: 2004-09-22From diapers to Dior, saris to serapes, the world of clothing is nearly as vast and as ancient as the human race. Tracing the stylistic and functional threads that unite clothing across time and cultures, as well as delving into the divergent styles and significance of apparel, this A to Z encyclopedia is the essential resource for exploring the relationship between culture and couture.
Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion by Call Number: GT507 .E54 2010ISBN: 9780195377330Publication Date: 2010-07-15Publishing in summer 2010 in print and online, the 10-volume Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion is the first comprehensive reference work to explore all aspects of dress and fashion globally - from pre-history to the present day.
The Guide to Historic Costume by Call Number: TT503 .B33 1995ISBN: 0896761371Publication Date: 1995-01-01"With 270 photographs and the discussion of 250 categories of costume, The Guide to Historic Costume provides the most detailed, comprehensive and up-to-date survey of surviving historic costume in a single volume."
Survey of Historic Costume by Call Number: GT580 .T67 2010ISBN: 1563678063Publication Date: 2009-06-08Survey of Historic Costume, 5th Edition, which now includes a free student Study Guide, presents a thorough overview of Western dress from the ancient world to the trends of today. 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. This book is perfect for students, instructors, fashion industry professionals, and anyone interested in historic costume, fashion, art, and design.
Theatrical Costume, Masks, Make-Up and Wigs by Call Number: PN2067 .J68 2000ISBN: 0415247748Publication Date: 2000-11-30This is the first bibliography in its field, based on first-hand collations of the actual articles. International in scope, it includes publications found in public theatre libraries and archives of Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Florence, London, Milan, New York and Paris amongst others.
A Global History of Architecture by Call Number: Electronic bookISBN: 9780470902455Publication Date: 2011-02-09Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this unique guide is written by an all-star team of architectural experts in their fields who emphasize the connections, contrasts, and influences of architectural movements throughout history. The architectural history of the world comes to life through a unified framework for interpreting and understanding architecture, supplemented by rich drawings from the renowned Frank Ching, as well as brilliant photographs.
A World History of Architecture by Call Number: NA200 .M575 2008ISBN: 0071544798Publication Date: 2008-02-25A magnificently illustrated guide to the global history of architecture--updated to include the non-western world and works from women The Second Edition of this historical architectural guide gives you a deeper knowledge and wider perspective of traditions in architecture throughout the world--from prehistoric through modern structures. Extensively and beautifully illustrated, the book includes photos, plans, scales for world-famous structures such as the Parthenon, Versailles,the Brooklyn Bridge, and many others.
Banister Fletcher's a History of Architecture by Call Number: NA200 .F63 1996ISBN: 0750622679Publication Date: 1996-09-11The 20th edition of Sir Banister Fletcher's A History of Architecture is the first major work of history to include an overview of the architectural achievements of the 20th Century. Banister Fletcher has been the standard one volume architectural history for over 100 years and continues to give a concise and factual account of world architecture from the earliest times. This unique reference book places buildings in their social, cultural and historical settings to describe the main patterns of architectural development, from Prehistoric to the International Style.
A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture by Call Number: NA31 .C864 2006ISBN: 0192806300Publication Date: 2006-05-04Containing over 6,000 entries from Aalto to ziggurat, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of architecture available. Beautifully illustrated and written in a clear and concise style, it covers all periods of Western architectural history, from ancient times to the present day.
Fashion: the definitive history of costume and style by Call Number: 391.009 F248dISBN: 9780756698355Publication Date: 2012-10-01Tracing the evolution of fashion — from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today — Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style is a stunningly illustrated guide to more than three thousand years of shifting trends and innovative developments in the world of clothing. Containing everything you need to know about changing fashion and style — from ancient Egyptian dress to Space Age Fashion and Grunge — and information on icons like Marie Antoinette, Clara Bow, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Alexander McQueen, Fashion catalogs the history of what people wear, revealing how Western fashion has been influenced by design from around the world and celebrating costume and haute couture. Fashion will captivate anyone interested in style — whether it's the fashion-mad teen in Tokyo, the wannabe designer in college, or the fashionista intrigued by the violent origins of the stiletto and the birth of bling.
Fashion, Costume, and Culture by Call Number: YA 391.009 P397fISBN: 0787654175Publication Date: 2003-12-05"Fashion, Costume, and Culture" provides facts and information about the cultural, religious and social implications of human decoration and adornment throughout history, with a particular emphasis on the decades of the 20th century.- The Women's Wear Daily ArchiveA comprehensive archive of Women’s Wear Daily, from the first issue in 1910 to material from within the last twelve months, reproduced in high-resolution images. Every page, article, advertisement and cover has been included, with searchable text and indexing. The Women’s Wear Daily Archive preserves one of the fashion industry's most influential reads. Key moments in the history of the industry, as well as major designers, brands, retailers and advertisers are all covered in this publication of record.
