History of Foreign Costume Art

Author: Zhang Nairen / Yang Aiqi
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book systematically introduces materials on the origins of ancient Chinese clothing and the motivations behind their development, as well as the new fashion trends in world clothing from the early 1980s. It also provides aesthetic evaluations. For each of the illustrations in the book, there are detailed descriptions of their styles, colors, fabrics, and the eras in which they were popular. This offers a richly illustrated reference on foreign historical clothing for art workers, theater professionals, fashion specialists, and enthusiasts, providing comprehensive and clear information. Additionally, since the book is organized chronologically according to the development of foreign clothing history, each chapter begins with a brief discussion of the political, economic, and artistic of each era, as well as its aesthetic thought. Each era's clothing is further introduced in sections based on regional and stylistic differences, making it easy to navigate and consult.