For at least two centuries; fashion and art have maintained a competitive love-hate relationship. Both fashion and art construct imaginary worlds; and use a language of style to invigorate beliefs; perceptions and ideas.Until now the crossovers of fashion and art have received only scattered treatment and suffered from a dearth of theorization. As an attempt to theorize the area; this collection of new and updated essays is the most well-rounded and authoritative to date. Some of the worlds foremost scholars in the field are assembled here to explore the art-fashion nexus in numerous ways: from aesthetics and performance to masquerade and media.Original and inspiring; this book will not only secure art-fashion as a discrete area of study; but also suggest new critical pathways for exploring their continuing cross-pollination. Fashion and Art is essential reading for students and scholars of fashion; art history and theory; cultural studies and related fields.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. What beautiful furnishingsBy Anna SThose arts and crafts people would put a splash of paint or a design on anything to liven up a room - walls; floors; ceilings; chairs; tables; chests; wardrobes; windows; pianos; pots; vases - you name a furnishing or an ornament in your house and they probably would have taken it and added something or other to it.I love the shapes and patterns that run through most of the designs; and I like the retro feel of the furniture and coverings in the rooms. This is a lovely book that shows some great examples of the Arts and Crafts movement.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful introduction to the world of Arts and CraftsBy deborah paszynskaVery informative. A must for Arts and Crafts lovers. The photos are a wonderful resource; covering whole rooms as well as furniture and fabrics.