Auguste Racinet. The Costume History: The Complete Costume History by Fran?oise

Description: Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu Racinets Costume History is a landmark in the study of clothing and style. From Eskimo attire to high French couture, this unrivalled encyclopedia is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians, and anyone interested in style. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinets 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 Racinets exquisitely precise color illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty commentary. Spanning everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French womens couture, material is arranged according to Racinets original plan by culture and subject. As expansive in its reach as it is passionate in its research and attention to detail, Racinets 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. Notes A complete reprint of this wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing, originally published in France between 1876 and 1888. Spans everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French womens couture. Author Biography Françoise Tétart-Vittu studied art history at the Sorbonne and specialized in the costume history of the 18th and 19th centuries. For many years she was head of the graphic arts department and curator at the Musée Galliera, Musée de la Mode et du Costume de la Ville de Paris. She authored many books on costume history. Review ...an accessible, elaborate visual history of all the weird, uncomfortable clothes people thought looked good, from massive, powdered wigs to feathered war helmets. Contemporary artists, designers, illustrators, and historians will find no shortage of inspiration in its pages. * Hyperallergic.com *Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them. * Vogue.com * Review Quote "Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them." Details ISBN3836555409 ISBN-10 3836555409 ISBN-13 9783836555401 Format Hardcover Media Book Imprint Taschen GmbH Place of Publication Cologne Country of Publication Germany Illustrations illustrations Subtitle The Complete Costume History DEWEY 391.009 Language English Short Title RACINET Pages 752 Series Bibliotheca Universalis Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-09-15 UK Release Date 2015-09-15 Author Françoise Tétart-Vittu Publisher Taschen GmbH Audience General AU Release Date 2015-11-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133814821;

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