Seeing Through Clothes

Seeing Through Clothes
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 538
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ISBN-10 : 0520082311
ISBN-13 : 9780520082311
Rating : 4/5 (311 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Seeing Through Clothes by : Anne Hollander

Download or read book Seeing Through Clothes written by Anne Hollander and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1993-03-22 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this generously illustrated book, Anne Hollander examines the representation of the body and clothing in Western art, from Greek sculpture and vase painting through medieval and renaissance portraits, to contemporary films and fashion photography. First published ahead of its time, this book has become a classic.


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