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Fashion History: A Global View of Dress, Body, and Culture

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Fashion is a powerful form of cultural expression that has been used throughout history to communicate social status, cultural identity, and personal style. This comprehensive book provides a global perspective on the history of fashion, exploring the diverse ways in which clothing and adornment have been used to express these concepts in different cultures and time periods.

Fashion History: A Global View (Dress, Body, Culture)

by Linda Welters

4.4 out of 5

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Chapter 1: The Origins of Fashion

The first chapter of the book explores the origins of fashion, tracing its roots back to the earliest civilizations. It discusses the role of clothing in protecting the body from the elements, as well as its use as a form of decoration and self-expression.

Chapter 2: Fashion in the Ancient World

The second chapter examines fashion in the ancient world, focusing on the major civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It discusses the different types of clothing worn by people of different social classes, as well as the role of fashion in religious and ceremonial occasions.

Chapter 3: Fashion in the Middle Ages

The third chapter explores fashion in the Middle Ages, a period of great social and political change. It discusses the rise of the nobility and the emergence of new fashion trends, as well as the role of the Church in regulating fashion.

Chapter 4: Fashion in the Renaissance

The fourth chapter examines fashion in the Renaissance, a period of great cultural and artistic achievement. It discusses the influence of the Italian Renaissance on fashion, as well as the emergence of new fashion trends in other parts of Europe.

Chapter 5: Fashion in the Baroque Period

The fifth chapter explores fashion in the Baroque period, a period of great extravagance and opulence. It discusses the rise of the French court as a center of fashion, as well as the emergence of new fashion trends such as the use of lace and embroidery.

Chapter 6: Fashion in the Enlightenment

The sixth chapter examines fashion in the Enlightenment, a period of great intellectual and scientific progress. It discusses the rise of the middle class and the emergence of new fashion trends that reflected the changing social and economic landscape.

Chapter 7: Fashion in the 19th Century

The seventh chapter explores fashion in the 19th century, a period of great technological and social change. It discusses the rise of the Industrial Revolution and the emergence of new fashion trends that reflected the changing lifestyles of people.

Chapter 8: Fashion in the 20th Century

The eighth chapter examines fashion in the 20th century, a period of great social and political upheaval. It discusses the rise of the modern fashion industry and the emergence of new fashion trends that reflected the changing attitudes and values of people.

Chapter 9: Fashion in the 21st Century

The ninth chapter explores fashion in the 21st century, a period of great globalization and technological change. It discusses the rise of the internet and the emergence of new fashion trends that reflect the changing lifestyles and values of people.

This comprehensive book provides a global perspective on the history of fashion, exploring the diverse ways in which clothing and adornment have been used to express cultural identity, social status, and personal style throughout time and across different cultures. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in fashion history, cultural studies, or the history of art.

Fashion History: A Global View (Dress, Body, Culture)

by Linda Welters

4.4 out of 5