Ever since Eves first blush; clothes have girded; graced and transformed the female physique. Fascinating and insightful; The Corset and the Crinoline is an illustrated history of clothings attendant underpinnings mdash; especially those that whittled the female waist to its most slender proportions. Reproduced from a rare 1868 fashion publication; each page reveals how the use of wood; whalebone; steel; hoops; and tight laces had a gripping influence on shaping the figures of women from ancient Greece to nineteenth-century Vienna.Enlivened by excerpts from authentic letters; magazine articles; and satiric poems; over fifty exquisite black-and-white engravings highlight the wardrobes mdash; and what was worn underneath them mdash; of a Persian dancing girl; an ancient Egyptian woman; a Roman lady of high rank; Queen Elizabeth; Marie de Medici; a woman of the French revolutionary period; and many more. Costume designers; artists; and anyone interested in the history of fashion will be captivated!
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I liked Micheles advice on arranging subjects in a fashion which ...By PDIm an amateur photographer; was looking for books to help with posing techniques. I liked Micheles advice on arranging subjects in a fashion which moved the eye naturally....her many examples helped me immensely and I took some pretty good; well; very nice Christmas photos of the family which I NEVER could have done without the benefit of her excellent advice.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent for beginners and advanced photographersBy ChrisI have been in Micheles fantastic workshop and the book is more of the same great stuff. Michele is one of the best in the world at posing families. Which; I believe; is the most difficult part of family photography. She is also very good at explaining how to pose these groups.Michele does have a way of teaching that could turn some off. She tells you exactly what she does and tells you thats what you should do too. But; as with most things in life; there are often multiple ways of doing things. So try everything in the book and see what works for you and what doesnt.The best part about this book is that it is valuable for people that have been shooting for a long time. You may know your way around the camera and know the technical aspect. But this goes way beyond that. Youll learn better ways to interact with your subjects and how to make them look great. Which should be every family photographers ultimate goal.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful and informativeBy Savvy MomI am seriously considering starting my own photography business and happened upon this book. Coincidentally I also watched a YouTube video not long ago; not realizing it was Michele! This book and her videos are great. I feel so much more informed. The book covers all aspects of the business; from finding clients; portrait techniques; post production work; dealing with clients; selling your portraits; and much; much more! Impressive book with beautiful example of her work nestled inside. I will refer to this book often. Thank you!!