The first comprehensive study on the role of Italian fashion and Italian literature, this book analyzes clothing and fashion as described and represented in literary texts and costume books in the Italy of the 16th and 17th centuries. Writing Fashion in Early Modern Italy emphasizes the centrality of Italian literature and culture for understanding modern theories of fashion and gauging its impact in the shaping of codes of civility and taste in Europe and the West. Using literature to uncover what has been called the ’animatedness of clothing,’ author Eugenia Paulicelli explores the political meanings that clothing produces in public space. At the core of the book is the idea that the texts examined here act as maps that, first, pinpoint the establishment of fashion as a social institution of modernity; and, second, gauge the meaning of clothing at a personal and a political level. As well as Castiglione’s The Book of the Courtier and Cesare Vecellio’s The Clothing of the Renaissance World, the author looks at works by Italian writers whose books are not yet available in English translation, such as those by Giacomo Franco, Arcangela Tarabotti, and Agostino Lampugnani. P... [Read More]

All 500 woodcut illustrations from the famous 16th-century compendium: nobles, matrons, peasants, more. New English captions. Includes clothing from Italy, France, Spain, England, Northern Europe, Germany, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, European Turkey, Africa, Asia, and America.

A tour de force of scholarship and book production: an essential reference for anyone interested in costume history, Renaissance studies, theater, and ethnography.The Venetian Cesare Vecellio’s two books on the costumes of the known world were hugely popular and influential in their time, and their lively descriptions and vivid illustrations have captivated readers ever since. This is the first time that the entire first edition of 1590, along with the New World section from the 1598 second edition, have been translated and published with their original woodcuts.Here we rediscover the world as seen in the sixteenth century. Beginning with the dress of the inhabitants of Venice―from the grandest doge to the humblest porter―Vecellio’s project quickly grew to include all of Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Like his contemporaries, Vecellio assumed that clothing acted as an identifier of rank, yet he also realized, in a very modern way, that fashion was constantly changing, crossing borders, and transforming the way people lived.All the woodcuts are reproduced full size and accompanied by Vecellio’s commentaries on each costume. An extensive, illustrated introduction b... [Read More]

The Irish Boho Costume Beautiful set includes chemise and Irish over dress. Reminisce is a mother/daughter owned, small business. We designed these dresses to accommodate various body shapes in 1998. It not only is cinched in the front (as others only were), but has back laces as well. SIZING: S/M = 32" to 36" bust and a 30" to 34" waist L/XL = 36" to 42" bust and a 34" to 40" waist 2XL/3XL = 42" to 48" bust and a 40" to 46" waist Length (overdress) for all sizes: 56" (easy to hem if needed) Length (chemise) for all sizes: 52" **Color may vary slightly from pictures

THE IRISH OVERDRESS Fitted sleeveless bodice ~ may be worn with any style chemise Front lace-up Shoulder lace-up for better fit Lovely brocade trim (varies due to availability) Soft cotton blend material Laces in back to cinch to custom fit SIZING XXS/XS = 28" to 32" bust and a 24" to 30" waist S/M = 32" to 36" bust and a 30" to 34" waist L/XL = 36" to 42" bust and a 34" to 40" waist 2XL/3XL = 42" to 48" bust and a 40" to 46" waist 4XL/5XL = 48" to 54" bust and a 46" to 50" waist Length for all sizes: 56" (easy to hem if needed) **Color may vary slightly from pictures CHEMISE NOT INCLUDED FABRIC The fabric is a light weight Poly-Cotton blend ( 85% poly, 15% cotton ). Strong and Durable. Will not shrink or loose its vibrant color. Virtually wrinkle-free. FABRIC CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Wash with lukewarm water. Will look new wash after wash. Tumble dry in medium heat ~ won't need ironing if pulled out of the drier when ready. Will not shrink or loose it's vibrant color.

Not every Warrior was a Knight, from Sherwood forest to the front lines of the Crusades thousands of mercenary soldiers filled the ranks of medieval armies, from funny to frightening has it all Forum Novelties has been providing quality costumes and accessories for over 30 years, always striving to meet customer needs and exceed their expectations

100% Brand New ♥Color available: As Picture ♥Material: Cotton ♥5 Size : S/M/L/XL/2XL ♥Size: Asian size is 1 or 2-size-smaller than US size, so make sure you have checked the following size chart before purchasing: (please allow 1-2cm differs due to manual measurement, thanks) S         Bust:92cm    Waist:88cm    M        Bust:96cm    Waist:90cm    L         Bust:100cm    Waist:94cm    XL      Bust:104cm    Waist:98cm     XXL    Bust:108cm    Waist:102cm   

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Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2001 im Fachbereich Kunst - Malerei, Note: 1-, Universität Siegen (Fachbereich 4 - Kunstpädagogik), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Der Bildvergleich von drei Ereignisdarstellungen soll Thema dieser Arbeit sein. Das Bildmaterial bezieht sich auf das biblische Thema 'Das letzte Abendmahl', hier von Leonardo da Vinci, Jacopo Tintoretto und Tiziano Vecellio verwirklicht. Der zeitliche Rahmen betrifft den kunstgeschichtlichen Kontext der Renaissance, wobei dies eine stark vereinfachte Form der Darstellung ist. Der Begriff ist nochmals aufgesplittet in das Trecento (14. Jahrhundert), auch als Frührenaissance bezeichnet, das Quattrocento (15. Jahrhundert) und das Cinquecento (16. Jahrhundert), womit die Hochrenaissance gemeint ist. Darüber

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