George Stubbs (1724ndash;1806); an English artist famous for his portraits of thoroughbred race horses and for other animal paintings; was also the author of the illustrations and text of The Anatomy of the Horse; one of the truly remarkable anatomical studies of its subject. First published in 1766; Stubbs work was based on numerous dissections; a practice far from generally accepted in his century. Stubbs horses; shown in this edition on 36 large plates; are memorable for their uncanny life-like quality; nobility; and extreme anatomical precision.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful. Finally the book Ive needed!By Linda W. ScribnerI have been teaching; building and designing costumes for over 30 years. In all those years; I have had to depend on contemporary fashion textbooks for teaching draping. Sharon Sobels new book "Draping Period Costumes: Classical Greek to Victorian" is the textbook I have been looking for. It includes both male and female period designs; is based on solid pattern draping principles and is well illustrated with many good photographs. While there have been several excellent books on flat patterning for period costumes; this book allows you to understand the process from a drapers perspective; allowing for well fitting garments in your first test. It is not a book for non-sewers and assumes that the reader has a basic understanding of garment construction. However; it has excellent notes on the effect of grain line on the pattern; setting up a dress form for the right under structure and; may I say again; MENS costume patterns. If I could add anything to the book; it would be a section on trousers and skirts but since both are typically flat patterned or drafted; they dont really belong in a draping book.I highly recommend it. I downloaded the Kindle edition before it was available in paper and find it easy to use on a tablet. My class will be using it in the Fall of 2013.8/26/13 - just an additional note. I was so very excited by what is in the book that I overlooked the lack of sleeve patterns. It may be that; like skirts and trousers; sleeves are more commonly flat patterned. However; I do agree with another reviewer that they are very important. Perhaps in a 2nd Edition?4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!By Mallory PruchaThis book provides an exceptionally illustrated guide to period draping. Backed by solid understanding of silhouette and modes of historical costuming; Sharon Sobel has created a text that allows for a more user-friendly method of creating period garments (that will assuredly respond to the continual change of the contemporary figure- an element that most period patterning books neglect). I appreciate that the author uses accessible language (applicable to both the novice and expert draper) and also includes examples of historical garments for men and women. Though the book covers a broad swath of historical fashion; the author includes imperative step-by-step information pertaining to period-specific detailing. I would recommend this text not only for personal use; but find that it is ideal for course adoption on related topics. In short; it is Adaptable; Accessible; Comprehensive and Practical!!! Furthermore; any costume shop would be remiss to not add this treasure to its functional library. More than any other book on the topic; I found this to be the best!7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Resource for Costumers; Designers; and Sewing EnthusiastsBy E. ParkerSharon Sobels book is beautifully put together. It leads the reader step by step through the draping process; starting with customizing your own dress form to fit specific measurements (yours; an actors; a customers). The photographs accompanying each project clearly illustrate each step. And each section covers a different period in history; giving an example of both male and female clothing. The projects are easy to follow and this book offers the novice and the experienced draper an excellent resource.