Title | FD1 Chinese Dress: From the Qing Dynasty to the Present |
Edition | |
Call Number | 646.4 GAR c |
ISBN/ISSN | 9780804836630 |
Author(s) | Valery Garrett |
Subject(s) | |
Classification | 646.4 GAR c |
Series Title | GMD | Text |
Language | English |
Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
Publishing Year | 2008 |
Publishing Place | English |
Collation | 240 pages |
Abstract/Notes | Featuring over 450 archival photographs and line drawings, Chinese Dress traces the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to the fashions of modern China. A comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book, Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians, fashion designers and collectors, as well as lovers of beautiful clothes everywhere. Chapters include: Dress of the Qing Manchu Rulers 1644-1911 Dress of the Manchu Consorts 1644-1911 Attire of Mandarins and Merchants Attire of Chinese Women Republican Dress 1912-1949 Clothing of the Lower Classes Clothing for Children Dress in New China 1950-2006 From Imperial robes to foot binding to the cheongsam, Chinese Dress spotlights traditional Chinese dress against a background of historical, cultural and social change, opening a fascinating window for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of China, Chinese culture and Chinese fashion history. |
Specific Detail Info | |
Image | |
File Attachment | LOADING LIST... |
Availability | LOADING LIST... |
Back To Previous |