The Corset and the Crinoline. A Book of Modes and Costumes from Remote Periods to the Present Time
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- Nombre de pages142
- FormatePub
- ISBN859-65--4704744-5
- EAN8596547047445
- Date de parution02/06/2022
- Protection num.Digital Watermarking
- Taille3 Mo
- Infos supplémentairesepub
- ÉditeurDIGICAT
Résumé
In "The Corset and the Crinoline, " William Barry Lord delivers a meticulously researched examination of Victorian women's fashion, focusing on the intricate roles that undergarments played in shaping societal perceptions and the physical forms of women. Written in a didactic yet engaging prose style, the book weaves together historical anecdotes, cultural critiques, and social commentary, illustrating how the corset and crinoline were not merely clothing but entities that dictated femininity.
The author situates his work within the broader context of Victorian morality and gender norms, revealing the psychological and physical constraints imposed by these garments on women's lives. William Barry Lord, a notable figure in the study of costume history, was deeply influenced by his background in the arts and humanities, which equipped him with a lens through which to critique the material culture of the past.
His scholarly pursuits emerged in a period where discussions of gender, body politics, and fashion were gaining momentum, allowing him to explore how the sartorial choices of women reflected their status and identity within a patriarchal society. Readers drawn to the intersections of fashion, history, and gender studies will find "The Corset and the Crinoline" to be an essential text. Lord's insightful investigation not only enriches our understanding of Victorian attire but also prompts contemporary reflections on how fashion continues to shape identity and societal roles.
This work is highly recommended for both scholars and enthusiasts alike.
The author situates his work within the broader context of Victorian morality and gender norms, revealing the psychological and physical constraints imposed by these garments on women's lives. William Barry Lord, a notable figure in the study of costume history, was deeply influenced by his background in the arts and humanities, which equipped him with a lens through which to critique the material culture of the past.
His scholarly pursuits emerged in a period where discussions of gender, body politics, and fashion were gaining momentum, allowing him to explore how the sartorial choices of women reflected their status and identity within a patriarchal society. Readers drawn to the intersections of fashion, history, and gender studies will find "The Corset and the Crinoline" to be an essential text. Lord's insightful investigation not only enriches our understanding of Victorian attire but also prompts contemporary reflections on how fashion continues to shape identity and societal roles.
This work is highly recommended for both scholars and enthusiasts alike.
In "The Corset and the Crinoline, " William Barry Lord delivers a meticulously researched examination of Victorian women's fashion, focusing on the intricate roles that undergarments played in shaping societal perceptions and the physical forms of women. Written in a didactic yet engaging prose style, the book weaves together historical anecdotes, cultural critiques, and social commentary, illustrating how the corset and crinoline were not merely clothing but entities that dictated femininity.
The author situates his work within the broader context of Victorian morality and gender norms, revealing the psychological and physical constraints imposed by these garments on women's lives. William Barry Lord, a notable figure in the study of costume history, was deeply influenced by his background in the arts and humanities, which equipped him with a lens through which to critique the material culture of the past.
His scholarly pursuits emerged in a period where discussions of gender, body politics, and fashion were gaining momentum, allowing him to explore how the sartorial choices of women reflected their status and identity within a patriarchal society. Readers drawn to the intersections of fashion, history, and gender studies will find "The Corset and the Crinoline" to be an essential text. Lord's insightful investigation not only enriches our understanding of Victorian attire but also prompts contemporary reflections on how fashion continues to shape identity and societal roles.
This work is highly recommended for both scholars and enthusiasts alike.
The author situates his work within the broader context of Victorian morality and gender norms, revealing the psychological and physical constraints imposed by these garments on women's lives. William Barry Lord, a notable figure in the study of costume history, was deeply influenced by his background in the arts and humanities, which equipped him with a lens through which to critique the material culture of the past.
His scholarly pursuits emerged in a period where discussions of gender, body politics, and fashion were gaining momentum, allowing him to explore how the sartorial choices of women reflected their status and identity within a patriarchal society. Readers drawn to the intersections of fashion, history, and gender studies will find "The Corset and the Crinoline" to be an essential text. Lord's insightful investigation not only enriches our understanding of Victorian attire but also prompts contemporary reflections on how fashion continues to shape identity and societal roles.
This work is highly recommended for both scholars and enthusiasts alike.
