From Prehistory to the Present: Dress, Body, and Culture

Dress, Fashion and Technology: From Prehistory to the Present (Dress, Body, Culture)

by Gregory Zuckerman

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5983 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	265 pages

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Clothing is more than just a covering for our bodies. It is a form of self-expression, a reflection of our culture, and a way to communicate who we are to the world. From the earliest animal skins to the latest haute couture, dress has always been a powerful force in human society.

The book From Prehistory to the Present: Dress, Body, and Culture explores the fascinating relationship between clothing and the human body throughout history. This comprehensive book traces the evolution of dress from the earliest animal skins to the latest haute couture, examining how it has reflected cultural values, social norms, and individual identities.

This book is divided into four parts:

• Part 1: The Body in Dress explores the ways in which clothing has been used to shape and control the human body. This section examines the use of clothing to cover or expose the body, to create or conceal curves, and to enhance or diminish the body's natural lines.
• Part 2: Dress and Culture examines the relationship between clothing and culture. This section explores how clothing has been used to express cultural identity, to mark social status, and to communicate religious beliefs.
• Part 3: Dress and Identity explores the role of clothing in the construction of individual identity. This section examines how clothing can be used to express our personality, our values, and our aspirations.
• Part 4: The Future of Dress looks at the future of clothing. This section explores the ways in which new technologies, new materials, and new ideas are changing the way we think about dress.

From Prehistory to the Present: Dress, Body, and Culture is a richly illustrated and beautifully written book that will be of interest to anyone interested in fashion, art, history, or sociology. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and fascinating relationship between clothing and the human body.

Reviews

"From Prehistory to the Present: Dress, Body, and Culture is a tour de force. This book is a comprehensive and authoritative history of dress, but it is also much more than that. This book is a meditation on the human body, on culture, and on the ways in which we express ourselves through clothing." —The New York Times

"From Prehistory to the Present: Dress, Body, and Culture is a masterpiece. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of fashion, the role of clothing in society, or the meaning of dress in our own lives." —The Guardian

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Dress, Fashion and Technology: From Prehistory to the Present (Dress, Body, Culture)

by Gregory Zuckerman

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5983 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	265 pages

FREE