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Tetart - Vittu Francoise - Racinet. The Complete Costume History - Hardcover
Tetart - Vittu Francoise - Racinet. The Complete Costume History - Hardcover
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Description: Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide - ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume dress and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. This Taschen reprint presents Racinet's exquisitely precise color illustrations as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty commentary. Spanning everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French women's couture material is arranged according to Racinet's original plan by culture and subject. As expansive in its reach as it is passionate in its research and attention to detail Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students designers artists illustrators and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.
Title: Racinet. The Complete Costume History
Author(s): Tetart - Vittu Francoise
Publisher: Taschen Gmbh
Barcode: 9783836571289
Pages: 636 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 9/10/2018
Category: History Of Fashion
Description: Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide - ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume dress and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. This Taschen reprint presents Racinet's exquisitely precise color illustrations as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty commentary. Spanning everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French women's couture material is arranged according to Racinet's original plan by culture and subject. As expansive in its reach as it is passionate in its research and attention to detail Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students designers artists illustrators and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.
Title: Racinet. The Complete Costume History
Author(s): Tetart - Vittu Francoise
Publisher: Taschen Gmbh
Barcode: 9783836571289
Pages: 636 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 9/10/2018
Category: History Of Fashion
