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Survey of Historic Costume 6th Edition by Phyllis G. Tortora

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Author
Phyllis G. Tortora
Edition
6th
Publisher
Fairchild Books
ISBN
978-1628921670
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Description

Survey of Historic Costume, 6th Edition

Author: Phyllis G. Tortora

Publisher: Fairchild Books

Edition: 6th

Publication Date: March 12, 2015

ISBN-10: 1628921676

ISBN-13: 978-1628921670

Survey of Historic Costume, 6th Edition, is the best-selling introduction to Western dress from the ancient world through the twenty-first century. Each chapter presents social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on clothing. With visuals, illustrated tables, and in-depth discussions, readers come to recognize recurring themes and concepts and understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective. This edition features more than 1,000 full-color photographs and illustrations, a new feature that examines global dress, and a fully updated chapter on the twenty-first century.

New to this Edition:

  • Chapter Timelines present an overview and images of historic events in each chapter focusing on fashion and textiles, politics and conflicts, decorative and fine arts, economics and trade, technology, and religion.
  • New Global Connections boxed highlights dress and textiles from around the world including China, India, Japan, Latin America, Africa and more.
  • New Chapter 20 covering twenty-first century dress from 2000 to present.

New Student Resources:

Accompanying student resources provide study tools such as visual flashcards, self-quizzes, videos, and assignments and activities, and include a free Student Study Guide to help students master concepts and improve grades.