Unbuttoned : the art and artists of theatrical costume design /

Unbuttoned : the art and artists of theatrical costume design /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Pollatsek, E. Shura, author.
Imprint:	New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2017.
Description:	xv, 176 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Costume. Costume design. Costume design. Costume.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12001280

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Other authors / contributors:	Wilson, Mitchell D., photographer.
ISBN:	9781138919037 1138919039 9781315688084 1315688085
Notes:	"A Focal Press Book"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	This book documents the creative journey of costume creation from concept to performance. Each chapter provides an overview of the process, including designing and shopping; draping, cutting, dyeing, and painting; and beading, sewing, and creating embellishments and accessories. This book features interviews with practitioners from Broadway and regional theatres to opera and ballet companies, offering valuable insights into the costume design profession. Exceptional behind-the-scenes photography illustrates top costume designers and craftspeople at work, along with gorgeous costumes in progress.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
Bios
Introduction
Design
Sourcing Materials
Draping and Cutting
Fabric Embellishment
Construction
Crafts and Millinery
Wigs and Hair
Putting it All Together