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The art and practice of costume design / edited by Melissa L. Merz.

Contributor(s): Merz, Melissa [editor.]Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Routledge, 2017Description: xv, 293 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 28 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781138828414 (pbk.) :Subject(s): Costume design | Performing Arts | Performing ArtsDDC classification: 792'.026 Summary: In this volume 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.
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"A Focal Press book"--Front cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

In this volume 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.

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