Maidens in tasseled gowns and elaborate headpieces. Jousting knights in armor with swords and breastplates. Young men in flowing robes and wide-brimmed hats; others on horseback with decorative trappings. This superb collection displays a detailed gallery of costumes worn in the eleventh through fifteenth century; with captions translated from the original French of scholar Camille Bonnard and magnificent illustrations by Roman artist and engraver Paul Mercuri. Historically authentic; the images are based on figures from period paintings; frescoes; sculptures; and illuminated manuscripts in museums and churches of Italys culturally rich cities; including Milan; Florence; and Rome. Reproduced directly from a nineteenth-century edition; this illustrated study includes 120 splendid full-color plates showcasing head-to-toe apparel worn by citizens of all classes: nobility; the bourgeois; soldiers; ecclesiastics; and others. More than a history of fashion; the clothing in this treasury reveals the background of the wearermdash;from his finances to his social standing. Beautifully rendered; this volume is a glorious resource for historians; illustrators; theatrical designers; and anyone with an interest in the history of fashion. Includes captions and a new introduction.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A great source for bringing art history into focusBy Mason JahrI was unsure how there was a connection between Picasso and Marcel Duchamp; but this author has done a great job of putting their lives into perspective with the times they lived in. The book added a great deal to my understanding of both artists and their works of art. It definitely increased my understanding of art history. I have been able to apply the information in this book to visits to exhibits that I have seen since reading the book and in turn it has increased the pleasure I get when viewing modern art.