Auguste Racinet. Complete Costume History (English, German and French Edition)

Bestseller #1 Auguste Racinet The Complete Costumes History

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  • ASIN: 3836571285
  • ISBN: 9783836571289
  • Manufacturer: TASCHEN
  • Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail.This TASCHEN reprint presents Racinet’s exquisitely precise color illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty commentary. Spanning everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French women’s couture, material is arranged according to Racinet’s original plan by culture and subject. As expansive in its reach as it is passionate in its research and attention to detail, Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.


    Auguste Racinet. The Costume History (Bibliotheca Universalis)

    Bestseller #2 Auguste Racinet The Complete Costumes History

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  • ASIN: 3836555409
  • ISBN: 3836555409
  • Brand: TASCHEN
  • Manufacturer: TASCHEN
  • Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail.This TASCHEN reprint presents Racinet’s exquisitely precise color illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty commentary. Spanning everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French women’s couture, material is arranged according to Racinet’s original plan by culture and subject. As expansive in its reach as it is passionate in its research and attention to detail, Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.


    The Complete Costume History, 25th Anniversary Special Edition

    Bestseller #3 Auguste Racinet The Complete Costumes History

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  • ASIN: 3822850950
  • ISBN: 3822850950
  • Brand: Taschen
  • Manufacturer: TASCHEN
  • From togas to tailcoats: the evolution of style from antiquity to 1888 (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary - Special edition) Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume historique was the most wide-ranging and intelligent study of clothing ever published. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through the end of the 19th century, the great work??consolidated?in 1888 into 6 volumes containing nearly 500 plates ? remains, to this day, completely unique in its scope and detail. Racinet's organization by culture and subject has been preserved in TASCHEN's magnificent and complete reprint, as have excerpts from his delightful descriptions and often witty comments. Perusing these beautifully detailed and exquisitely colored illustrations, you?ll discover everything from the garb of ancient Etruscans to traditional Eskimo attire to 19th century French women's couture. Though Racinet's study spans the globe from ancient times through his own, his focus is on European clothing from the Middle Ages to the 1880s and this subject is treated with exceeding passion and attention to detail. The Complete Costume History is an absolute... [Read More]


    The Complete Costume History / Vollstandige Kostumgeschichte / Le Costume Historique

    Bestseller #4 Auguste Racinet The Complete Costumes History

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  • ASIN: 3822821934
  • ISBN: 3822821934
  • Manufacturer: TASCHEN
  • Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume Historique was the most wide-ranging and intelligent study of clothing ever published. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through the end of the 19th century, the great work -- ""consolidated"" in 1888 into 6 volumes containing nearly 500 plates -- remains, to this day, completely unique in its scope and detail. Racinet's organization by culture and subject has been preserved in TASCHEN's magnificent and complete reprint, as have excerpts from his delightful descriptions and often witty comments. Perusing these beautifully detailed and exquisitely colored illustrations, you'll discover everything from the garb of ancient Etruscans to traditional Eskimo attire to 19th century French women's couture. Though Racinet's study spans the globe from ancient times through his own, his focus is on European clothing from the Middle Ages to the 1880s and this subject is treated with exceeding passion and attention to detail. Costume History is an absolutely invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; it is also an immensely fascinating ... [Read More]


    What People Wore When: A Complete Illustrated History of Costume from Ancient Times to the Nineteenth Century for Every Level of Society

    Bestseller #5 Auguste Racinet The Complete Costumes History

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  • ASIN: 0312383215
  • ISBN: 0312383215
  • Brand: Leventon, Melissa (EDT)
  • Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
  • What People Wore When combines the studies of two classic nineteenth-century illustrators Auguste Racinet and Friedrich Hottenroth for the first time. Their works are presented first by chronology and then by subject, so that illustrators, historians, and students alike can choose to follow the path of fashion through the centuries, or study in detail the contrasting styles of individual clothing and accessories. Silhouettes reveal the shape of style through the ages, detailed cross-references draw attention to recurring motifs, and navigation bars help the researcher to travel the complex chronology of costume.With authoritative narrative from leading experts in the history of costume, extraordinary contemporary quotes that reveal the impact of style in its day, detailed annotation, and an extensive glossary, the book provides a magnificent study of the rich vocabulary of style through the ages.


    Racinet's Historic Ornament in Full Color (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

    Bestseller #6 Auguste Racinet The Complete Costumes History

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  • UPC: 800759257874
  • ASIN: 0486257878
  • ISBN: 0486257878
  • Manufacturer: Dover Publications
  • 2,000 decorative motifs expertly reprinted in full color from a rare 19th-century publication. Adapted from borders, tiles, carved wood panels, and other ornamental sources, the designs include classic Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Etruscan motifs; Chinese, Japanese, Persian and Indian patterns; samples from the Arabic and Byzantine cultures; Celtic, medieval, Renaissance and 18th century European art.


    Complete Costume History

    Bestseller #7 Auguste Racinet The Complete Costumes History

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  • ASIN: 3836531070
  • ISBN: 3836531070
  • Manufacturer: Taschen
  • The evolution of style from antiquity to 1888  Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume historique was the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through the end of the 19th century, the great work—published in six volumes containing nearly 500 plates—remains, to this day, completely unique in its scope and detail. Racinet's organization by culture and subject has been preserved in TASCHEN's magnificent and complete reprint, as have excerpts from his delightful descriptions and often witty comments. Volume I contains all plates from Racinet's work, reproduced in brilliant quality and showing the original's love for detail and color. Volume 2 collects the texts accompanying the images, giving descriptions and explanations, as well as the introduction by Françoise Tétart-Vittu. Perusing these beautifully detailed and exquisitely colored illustrations, you'll discover everything from the garb of ancient Etruscans to traditional Eskimo attire to 19th century French women's couture. Though Racinet's study spans the globe from a... [Read More]


    By Francoise Tetard-Vittu Auguste Racinet: Complete Costume History, 2 Vol. (25) (Slp Mul Re) [Hardcover]

    Bestseller #8 Auguste Racinet The Complete Costumes History

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  • ASIN: B00RWTQRJA
  • Manufacturer: Taschen

  • Auguste Racinet 1825-1893: The Complete Costume History / Vollstandige Kostumgeschichte / Le Costume Historique

    Bestseller #9 Auguste Racinet The Complete Costumes History

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  • ASIN: B001LISCPU
  • Manufacturer: TASCHEN

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  • Auguste Racinet The Complete Costume History 2006 Taschen 25th edition

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    Auguste Racinet. Complete Costume History

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    From Togas to Top Hats The evolution of style from antiquity to 1888 Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. This TASCHEN reprint presents Racinet's exquisitely precise color illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty commentary. Spanning everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French women's couture,

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