clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear through the ages /
First Statement of Responsibility
Sara Pendergast and Tom Pendergast ; Sarah Hermsen, editor.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Detroit :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
UXL,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2003-2004.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
5 volumes :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color) ;
Dimensions
24 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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V. 1. The ancient world -- v. 2. Early cultures across the globe -- v. 3. European culture from the Renaissance to the modern era -- v. 4. Modern world, Part I: 1900-1945 -- v. 5. Modern world, Part II: 1946-2003.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This set provides facts and information about the cultural, religious and social implications of human decoration and adornment throughout history, with a particular emphasis on the decades of the 20th century. In 500 entries, detailed information about clothing, hairstyles, tattoos, jewelry, body piercing, feet binding and other types of fashion or style is examined. Additionally, entries explain the fashion or style within the context of the traditions, customs, rituals or practices it relates to, as well as its significance to society or culture. Entries follow a standardized format to ensure that students can easily do comparisons. Arranged chronologically, each era, century or decade begins with a short synopsis of the historical highlights. With further division of the information by region, similar nations, countries and cultures are presented together and include an overview broken up with numerous subheads leading students directly to the information they need. For additional ease-of-use, information on specific fashion items and the country or culture that used them is divided into four main topics areas including: Clothing, Footwear, Hairstyles and headgear, Body decoration.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Fashion, costume, and culture.
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
Clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear through the ages