Dress History: New Directions in Theory and Practice - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0857856405 ISBN 13: 9780857856401

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2015

Synopsis

The field of dress history has experienced exponential growth over the past two decades. This in-depth investigation examines the expanding borders and porous boundaries of the discipline today, outlining key debates and showcasing the most exciting research.

With international case studies from a wide range of scholars, the volume encompasses work from a variety of historical periods from the late 18th century to the present day. Contributors examine, critique and expand the methodologies and sources used in fashion history, analyse how dress is collected, displayed and sold, and investigate clothing's meanings and uses in the practice of identity.

Exploring overlooked territories and new approaches to analysis, the book offers students and scholars a fresh appraisal of dress history in the 21st century.

About this title

Book Description:

Through global case studies spanning the 18th Century to today, Dress History provides an essential overview of the latest research across the discipline.

About the Author:

Charlotte Nicklas is Senior Lecturer in History of Art and Design at the University of Brighton, UK

Annebella Pollen is Principal Lecturer in History of Art and Design and Director of Historical and Critical Studies at the University of Brighton, UK

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0857856405
• ISBN 13: 9780857856401
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Nicklas Charlotte, Pollen Annebella