Book description
In The Art and Practice of Costume Design, a panel of seven designers offer a new multi-sided look at the current state and practice of theatrical costume design. Beginning with an exploration of the role of a Costume Designer, the subsequent chapters analyse and explore the psychology of dress, the principles and elements of design, how to create costume renderings, and collaboration within the production. The book also takes a look at the costume shop and the role of the designer within it, and costume design careers within theatrical and fashion industries.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Introduction: What is Costume Design?
- Chapter 1 The Magic of Costume Design
- Chapter 2 Identifying Character Through Clothing
- Chapter 3 Costume & Character: The Elements and Principles of Design in the Creation of Sculptures in Motion
- Chapter 4 Costume Rendering
- Chapter 5 Costume Collaboration
- Chapter 6 In the Costume Shop
- Chapter 7 Costume Design Training: Creating in other Contexts
- Chapter 8 Show Business: No one Calls it “Show Art”
- Glossary
- Index
Product information
- Title: The Art and Practice of Costume Design
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2016
- Publisher(s): Routledge
- ISBN: 9781317573678
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