Support and Seduction: The History of Corsets and Bras (Abradale Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (928 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810982080 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-19 |
| Language | : | French |
DESCRIPTION:
Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: French
Thoughout the ages, women's breasts have been subjected to the endless whims of fashion. The elegant and amusing images - including fashion drawings, paintings, photographs, and film stills - illustrate the often surprising history of the garments women have worn for support - and seduction.. From the ancient Greeks to Mae West and Madonna, this light-hearted book charts the changing shapes of female beauty
"Lush photos and illustrations!" according to Kate mac Phail. I got this text primarily for use with my own illustrations and artwork, and to look for proper silhouettes and undergarment styles to go with period fashions and costuming, for which it's a great guide. I've really enjoyed using the text, and keep it on the coffee table-- it's a fantasic conversation piece! The graphics are wonderful; look to other reviewers' comments on the text; that was not my focus.. Useful and Fun This is an excellent book filled with illustrations and photos. Support and Seduction is narrated by a lucid discription of the way corsetry and undergarments have effected women and the wearing of clothes. It mentions undergarments/understructure from as far back as midaevil times and follows through at a brisk pace until the early 19th Century, The major concentration of it's efforts begins around the Romanitc era and continues into the late 20th Century. A must have reference book . A Wonderful Work of Social History Beatrice Fontanel has done an excellent job piecing together the fascinating history of bras and corsets. Let's face it - what zaftig woman hasn't said to herself, "My God, what DID they do before the bra?" Well, here's your answer.The illustrations from various sources are top notch and of excellent quality with an emphasis on 19th and 20th century advertising. Since support has changed according to fashion, the book naturally chronicles in detail the ebb and flow of various fads. Su