Tortora Survey Of Historic Costumes

Survey of Historic Costume, 6th Edition, is the best-selling introduction to Western dress from the ancient world through the twenty-first century. 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. The new edition features more than 1,000 full-color photo... [Read More]

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This bestseller brings the authors' analysis of Western dress up to date and adds a number of new features. Survey of Historic Costume, 4th Edition, is a basic text for readers who want an overview and chronology of costume, discussing the dress of each era within its historical, cultural and economic contexts.

This study guide is a tool to help students get the most out of Survey of Historic Costume, 6th Edition. Following the chapters of the textbook, the Student Study Guide includes chapter objectives, key terms, historic overviews, chapter summaries, chapter quizzes, image-analysis exercises, garment analysis worksheets, glossary of key terms, and a fashion garment guide-a mini-dictionary identifying basic garment terminology with illustrations. By providing a consistent approach to all of the chap... [Read More]

Introducing Survey of Historic Costume STUDIO--an online tool for more effective study! ~ Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips~ Review concepts with flashcards of terms / definitions and image identification~ Watch chapter videos that bring historic costume topics and concepts to life~ Learn context with a comprehensive timeline spanning the Ancient World to present day including key moments in fashion and textiles, politics and conflicts, decorat... [Read More]

Oversized Pictorial Hardcover, Like New Condition with college professor's name signed on inside cover. Illustrated - This book is intended for use as basic text for college students making a survey of the history of costume. The specific styles of each period are presented separately from the historical material as an overview of the clothing worn by men, by women and by children - Contents - Costumes of: Ancient World - Middle Ages - Renaissance - Baroque and Rococo - Nineteeth Century - Twent... [Read More]