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AlbakiReads Editorial Clothing as a visual language in British art
Clothing as a visual language in British art
Covering more than 50 works made in Britain across roughly 150 years, The Art of Fashion examines dress not as decorative detail but as a bearer of social and cultural meaning. Michael Goldschmidt traces how artists have used clothing to indicate status, register changing ideals, question conventions, and build visual narratives. The book also follows influence in the other direction: art’s role in fashion imagery, retail, and branding. Connections between the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and Liberty, and the trench coat’s wartime associations in First World War painting, position fashion within wider histories of design, commerce, and national identity.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Readers interested in the history of fashion and dress
- Art-history readers exploring modern British art
- Those interested in cultural studies, design, and visual symbolism
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Fashion as visual languageBritish art historyStatus and identityArt, commerce, and brandingCultural change
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Book Overview A captivating visual exploration of fashion and modern style as seen through the eyes of artists across the globeAuthor Michal Goldschmid...
A captivating visual exploration of fashion and modern style as seen through the eyes of artists across the globe
Author Michal Goldschmidt examines over 50 artworks created in Britain over the last century and a half, revealing how fashion has served as both subject and medium. Whether used to signal status, provoke commentary, or reflect cultural shifts, clothing in art has always carried meaning--sometimes overt, sometimes coded.
This book deciphers those meanings and shows how artists have used fashion to shape narratives, challenge norms, and reflect the spirit of their times.
Readers will discover unexpected connections, such as the influence of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood on the founding of Liberty department store, or how Burberry's trench coats became visual shorthand for wartime resilience in First World War paintings. The book also explores how fashion itself has borrowed from art, turning canvases into catwalks and brushstrokes into branding.
Beautifully designed and deeply researched, The Art of Fashion is ideal for readers interested in fashion history, art criticism, and cultural studies. It's a compelling reminder that style is never just surface--it's a language, a legacy, and a living archive of who we are.
Fashion and art have always shared a canvas--this book reveals how they've painted each other for over 150 years.
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 160 | Language: English | Publisher: TATE PUBN | ISBN: 1849768382
FormatHardcover
Pages160
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1849768382
EAN9781849768382
PublisherTATE PUBN
Publication Date2024-09-10
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight1.1 Pounds
Length7.7 Inches
Width6.3 Inches
Height0.7 Inches
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