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Costume selection
284 pages
A methodical, mid-century exploration of fashion and creation, blending the structure of design with the rhythm of symphonic scores.
What it feels like
Rooted in the mid-century academic tradition, this 1956 text offers a steady, methodical exploration of costume design and fashion creation. The reading experience is highly structured and analytical, reflecting its origins as a reference work complete with a detailed bibliography. Yet, beneath the formal prose lies a deep appreciation for the creative process, intriguingly intersecting the visual art of mode with the auditory world of symphonies and scores. The mood is distinctly academic but inspiring, inviting the reader into a careful study of how garments are conceptualized and constructed. It will delight students of fashion history, vintage design enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a rigorous, mid-century approach to the art of creation.
- Mood
- academic
- creative
- structured
- Tone
- instructive
- analytical
- formal
- measured
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- the art of design · historical fashion · creative process · the intersection of music and mode
- The writing
- Clear, methodical, and grounded in mid-century academic formality.
- The arc
- A structured journey from foundational principles of design to the nuanced execution of creative vision.
- Who it's for
- Readers fascinated by mid-century fashion theory, costume design, and the technical aspects of creative expression.
About the book
Published in 1956 under title: Costume selection.
Bibliography: p. 276-277.
Description from Open Library.
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