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Clothing Art: The Visual Culture of Fashion, 1600-1914 Hardcover – February 14, 2017

by Aileen Ribeiro (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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An entirely new way of looking at the history of fashion through the eyes of artists

There have always been important links between art and clothing. Artists have documented the ever-evolving trends in fashion, popularized certain styles of dress, and at times even designed fashions. This is the first book to explore in depth the fascinating points of contact between art and clothing, and in doing so it constructs a new and innovative history of dress in which the artist plays a central role. 
 
Aileen Ribeiro provides an illuminating account of the relationship between artists and clothing from the 17th century, when a more complex and sophisticated attitude to dress first appeared, to the early 20th century, when the boundaries between art and fashion became more fluid: haute couture could be seen as art, and art used textiles and clothes in highly imaginative ways.  Her narrative encompasses such themes as the ways in which clothing has helped to define the nation state; how masquerade and dressing up were key subjects in art and life; and how, while many artists found increasing inspiration in high fashion, others became involved in designing “artistic” and reform dress.  Sumptuously illustrated, Clothing Art also delves into the ways in which artists represent the clothes they depict in their work, approaches which range from photographic detail, through varying degrees of imaginative reality, to generalized drapery.  
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  1. Print length
    582 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Yale University Press
  4. Publication date
    February 14, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    11.3 x 9.4 x 1.7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0300119070
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0300119077
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“One of [Ribeiro’s] broadest and most ambitious works. . . . Ribeiro may be a historian of dress, but she’s also a cultural omnivore. . . It’s easy to get lost among the references, not to mention the gorgeous imagery, and it’s possible—and tempting—to dip in and out. That’s OK. But Ribeiro’s argument, sustained over many pages and built on an accumulation of detail and evidence, is worth taking the time to consider.”—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times Book Review

“In the future, anyone wanting to engage in interpretative discussion of art and clothes will have to come here first.”—Nicola Shulman, Times Literary Supplement

“Clothing Art is lavishly illustrated with full-color images and impressively researched, smoothly integrating fashion his­tory with art, literature, culture, politics, and even military history. . . . The occasional bit of gossip about a particular artist or her/his subject or model enlivens an already lively book.”—Kathleen M. Oliver, Early Modern Women Journal

About the Author

Aileen Ribeiro is professor emeritus in the history of art at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yale University Press (February 14, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 582 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300119070
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0300119077
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.3 x 9.4 x 1.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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marimars
5.0 out of 5 stars Old clothes new stories
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2019
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I saw this book at my son's University library. I skipped through the pages and loved the original pictures and that told a story of the time, place and politics behind them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My husband loves it
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2017
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My husband asked for this book for Christmas, and he was thrilled to get it. Is a very heavy book with thick glossy pages and vibrant color pictures.
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Nadine L Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2017
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Aileen Ribeiro's work is always clear ane thought provoking.
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Artemisia
5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful book, well written and interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2017
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An unusual theme, a beautiful book, well written and interesting. A excellent addition to my library of books on art and the applied arts. Five stars, recommended.
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Broughpark
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2017
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As always a great book by Ribeiro
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