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Survey of Historic Costume, 6th Edition, offers an exhaustive overview of Western clothing from the ancient world through the twenty‑first century. Each chapter examines the social, cross‑cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic forces that shape attire, supported by more than 1,000 full‑color photographs and illustrations. Readers benefit from illustrated tables of accessories, footwear, and headwear; visual summary tables; chronology timelines; and contemporary commentary that situates historic garments within modern design. The new edition also introduces a global dress feature and a fully updated analysis of 21st‑century fashion.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Arts & Culture/Art History
Authors: Phyllis G. Tortora
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