Survey of Historic Costume, seventh edition, is a printed paperback textbook bundled with a Studio access card, by Phyllis G. Tortora and Sara B. Marcketti.
The book traces Western dress from the ancient world into modern fashion, connecting clothing with social life, geography, art and cross-cultural influences. More than 600 images support the historical discussion, with separate chapters following the decades from the 1920s onward.
Includes: the physical textbook and Studio access card. The accompanying online study resources offer self-quizzes and vocabulary flashcards. Fairchild Books ISBN 9781501337406.
Learn about Western dress from the ancient world to today. Each chapter shows you the social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on what people wore. More than 600 images help you to recognize recurring themes and concepts and understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective. The book covers each decade, from the 1920s to the present, in separate chapters to help you keep track of the changes in modern fashion. Learning Objectives, Key Terms, Discussion Questions and Exercises, and a Glossary help you master concepts. Read more