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Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion Vol 6: East Asia
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion Vol 6: East Asia
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Authors and Contributors |
Editor-in-chief Joanne B. Eicher
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Edited by Joanne B. Eicher
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Volume editor John E. Vollmer
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:480 | Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 210 |
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Category/Genre | History of fashion World history |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781847883957
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Audience | General | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
Illustrations |
197 bw illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Berg Publishers
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Publication Date |
1 October 2011 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
East Asia covers an area that is home to a quarter of the world's population. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the region, followed by separate sections on China, Korea, and Japan. The section on China covers the Han people, China's ethnic majority, as well as most of China's fifty-five minority groups. Festive dress, China's reputation for distinctive hairstyling, and a wide range of adornments linked to ancient beliefs and traditions are all covered. Overviews of Tibet, Mongolia, and Taiwan are included as well. Traditional and modern aspects of Korean dress are explored in depth, and the importance of the textile and garment industries is highlighted. Street and youth fashion, the history of the kimono, dress and masks for Noh and Kabuki performances, and the work of textile artists who are masters of traditional craft are all covered in the section on Japan. Historical backgrounds and accounts of ancient archaeological evidence are also provided. Accompanied by photographs supplying stunning pictorial evidence, East Asia offers a compelling overview of a land where age-old tradition coexists with bustling, technologically advanced modern states.
Author Biography
John E. Vollmer is an internationally renowned curator and scholar in the fields of Asian art, textiles and costumes, decorative arts and design.
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