Art In Ornament And Dress (1877)

By Charles Blanc and Blanc Charles 1813-1882

Book Overview

""Art In Ornament And Dress"" is a book written by Charles Blanc and published in 1877. The book explores the relationship between art and fashion, specifically looking at the use of ornamentation in clothing and accessories. Blanc examines the history of ornamentation and its evolution over time, from ancient civilizations to contemporary fashion. He also discusses the role of ornamentation in different cultures and its significance in social status and identity. The book features illustrations of various ornamental designs and patterns, providing readers with a visual representation of the concepts discussed. Overall, ""Art In Ornament And Dress"" is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between art and fashion, providing insight into the historical and cultural significance of ornamentation in clothing and accessories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104036231
• ISBN13: 9781104036232
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"