ABSTRACT

Perfect for students of costume design and history, A Handbook of Costume Drawing illustrates and describes the dominant male and female costume silhouettes for major historical periods ranging from Egyptian dynasties through the 1960s. Important details, including head and footwear, hair styles, fashion accessories, shoulders, waist, hem, and neckline are provided to maximize the historical accuracy of each design and to help you fully recreate the look and feel of each period.

chapter Chapter 2|3 pages

Materials and Techniques

chapter Chapter 3|3 pages

Learning to See Color

chapter Chapter 4|4 pages

Rendering Fabrics

chapter Chapter 5|3 pages

Computer Aids for Costume Rendering

chapter Chapter 6|128 pages

Creating a Period Silhouette 3000 B.C.–1969 A.D.

chapter |4 pages

Creating a Portfolio