Adorning Bodies
Adorning Bodies

Author: Marilynn Johnson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-03-24

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1350104272

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How is meaning in our bodies constructed? To what extent is meaning in bodies innate, evolved through biological adaptations? To what extent is meaning in bodies culturally constructed? Does it change when we adorn ourselves in dress? In Adorning Bodies, Marilynn Johnson draws on evolutionary theory and philosophy in order to think about art, beauty, and aesthetics. Considering meaning in bodies and bodily adornment, she explores how the ways we use our bodies are similar to - yet at other times different from - animals. Johnson engages with the work of evolutionary theorists, philosophers of language, and cultural theorists - Charles Darwin, H. P. Grice, and Roland Barthes respectively - to examine both natural and non-natural meanings. She addresses how both systems of meaning signify relevant information to other humans, with respect to both bodies and clothes. Johnson also demonstrates that how we dress could negatively influence the way our bodies can be read, and how some humans and animals use their bodies to deceive.

Adorning Fashion
Adorning Fashion

Author: Deanna Farneti Cera

Publisher: Acc Art Books

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781788840477

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- Definitive, comprehensive overview of costume jewelry- Follows the evolution of costume jewelry from bourgeois France to the present day- Lavishly illustrated reference book - a must-buy for jewelry enthusiasts and fashion historians- Includes a remarkable range of designers including Lalique, Fouquet, Dior, Balenciaga, Versace and many moreINFORMATION SHEET Costume jewelry is commonly understood to mean fashionable yet affordable adornments made from non-precious material. Originating in in mid-1700s France with the rise of the bourgeoise, the earliest 'costume jewelry' mimicked fine jewelry styles. Since then, costume jewelry has always been evolving. From Victorian sentimentalism to the mass-produced ornaments available today, costume jewelry has developed into an artform in its own right. An encyclopedic study of its history is long overdue. Flush with expert information, identification tips and historical anecdotes, Adorning Fashion explores the development of costume jewelry across the past four centuries. The styles of each era - Victorian, Edwardian, Arts & Crafts, Jugenstil, Art Nouveau, and each decade of the twentieth century - are given individual attention. Production methods are also explained in depth. Alloys and gilded electroplating can mimic silver and gold, while the refraction index of treated glass can, to the untrained eye, be mistaken for diamond. Adorning Fashion discusses the contributions of a remarkable roster of designers and innovators, including Kokichi Mikimoto, Arthur L. Liberty, Carlo Giuliano, René Lalique, Elizabeth Bonté, the Castellani brothers, Jean Fouquet, Jean Després, Fulco di Verdura, Jean Schlumberger, Salvador Dalí, Miriam Haskell, Lina Baretti, Countess Cissy Zoltowska, Line Vautrin, Kenneth Jay Lane, Francisco Rebajes, Diane Love, Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paco Rabanne, Yves Saint Laurent, Napier, Haskell, Trifari, Brania, Bulgari, Versace and more.

Dress, Adornment, and the Body in the Hebrew Bible
Dress, Adornment, and the Body in the Hebrew Bible

Author: Laura Quick

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2021-02-09

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0192598872

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Dress, Adornment, and the Body in the Hebrew Bible is the first monograph to treat dress and adornment in biblical literature in the English language. It moves beyond a description of these aspects of ancient life to encompass notions of interpersonal relationships and personhood that underpin practices of dress and adornment. Laura Quick explores the ramifications of body adornment in the biblical world, informed by a methodologically plural approach incorporating material culture alongside philology, textual exegesis, comparative evidence, and sociological models. Drawing upon and synthesizing insights from material culture and texts from across the eastern Mediterranean, the volume reconstructs the social meanings attached to the dressed body in biblical texts. It shows how body adornment can deepen understanding of attitudes towards the self in the ancient world. In Quick's reconstruction of ancient performances of the self, the body serves as the observed centre in which complex ideologies of identity, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and social status are articulated. The adornment of the body is thus an effective means of non-verbal communication, but one which at the same time is controlled by and dictated through normative social values. Exploring dress, adornment, and the body can therefore open up hitherto unexplored perspectives on these social values in the ancient world, an essential missing piece in understanding the social and cultural world which shaped the Hebrew Bible.

Art of Adornment
Art of Adornment

Author: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1423623452

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the art of ADORNMENT DESIGN • FASHION • ART Adornment originated in the fourteenth century as the action of making someone or something attractive by adding decoration. It is also those details in design that create evocative rooms, intriguing structures, and beautiful landscapes. The Art of Adornment is lavishly illustrated with design patterns and “adorned” with quotes about design, fashion, and art. It’s the perfect gift for anyone who understands that “the gods are in the details.” Each of the arts whose office is to refine, purify, adorn, embellish, and grace life is under the patronage of a muse, no god being found worthy to preside over them. —RALPH WALDO EMERSON

Consuming Fashion
Consuming Fashion

Author: Anne Brydon

Publisher: Oxford : Berg

Published: 1998-09

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13:

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Drawing on ethnographic knowledge to connect theory & practice, the authors reveal links between material culture, social & economic forces & personal performance to explain clothing choices through time and across cultures.

Adorn
Adorn

Author: Kit Lee

Publisher: Hardie Grant

Published: 2014-04-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781742706535

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Indulge in the pleasure of creating catwalk looks for yourself and learn how to create on-trend, stylish outfits and accessories with these inspiring fashion DIY projects. Bored of the blandness of affordable fashion available in shops, fashionistas Kit and Shini joined forces to create a stunning collection of their best 25 DIY projects. Slick and affordable, projects include embellished collars, a stylish kaftan dress made from scarves, a flower-adorned skirt, and more! Many of the projects involve just pins, glue, and basic sewing skills. With finished oufits that look luxe rather than low-rent, and with street-style photography throughout, Adorn is a must-have for all fashion-lovers.

Fashion Theory
Fashion Theory

Author: Malcolm Barnard

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-03-26

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1135190003

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Fashion Theory: An Introduction explains some of the most influential and important theories on fashion: it brings to light the presuppositions involved in the things we think and say about fashion everyday and shows how they depend on those theories. This clear, accessible introduction contextualises and critiques the ways in which a wide range of disciplines have used different theoretical approaches to explain – and sometimes to explain away – the astonishing variety, complexity and beauty of fashion.

Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Anthology
Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Anthology

Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-10

Total Pages: 18657

ISBN-13:

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The Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Anthology represents an unparalleled assembly of the literary genius that has shaped the western canon from antiquity through the 19th century. With a sweeping scope that encompasses philosophy, drama, poetry, science, and political thought, this collection offers a range of literary styles and themes, crafted by some of historys most influential writers. Standout pieces from the likes of William Shakespeare, Plato, and Charles Darwin, among others, illustrate the diversity within. This anthology not only showcases the development of literary form and thought but also highlights the enduring questions and challenges that continue to inspire readers today. The contributing authors and editors, from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe to John Stuart Mill, embody a myriad of historical, cultural, and literary movements. Their collective work reflects the Renaissance's humanistic curiosities, the Enlightenment's reasoned debates on society and the self, and the Romantic era's introspective exploration of emotion. This collection does not merely gather texts; it weaves a rich tapestry of intellectual history and the evolution of ideas across centuries, revealing the building blocks of contemporary thought and cultural norms. The Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Anthology is recommended for anyone with a thirst for knowledge and an interest in the vast spectrum of human experience as expressed through literature. This anthology offers more than a chance to readit invites a journey through the collective human intellect, engaging with the minds that have fundamentally shaped the way we understand ourselves and our world. For scholars, students, and general enthusiasts, delving into this collection promises not only educational enrichment but also a profound exploration of the variety and depth of human thinking.

The Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Collection
The Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Collection

Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-11-10

Total Pages: 18652

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited Harvard Classics collection: V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & Penn V. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius V. 3: Bacon, Milton's Prose, Browne V. 4 Complete Poems by John Milton V. 5: Essays & English Traits by Emerson V. 6: Poems and Songs by Robert Burns V. 7: The Confessions of Saint Augustine & The Imitation of Christ V. 8: Nine Greek Dramas V. 9: Cicero and Pliny V. 10: The Wealth of Nations V. 11: The Origin of Species V. 12: Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans V. 13: Aeneid V. 14: Don Quixote V. 15: Bunyan & Walton V. 16: The Thousand and One Nights V. 17: Folklore & Fable: Aesop, Grimm & Andersen V. 18: Modern English Drama V. 19: Goethe & Marlowe V. 20: The Divine Comedy V. 21: I Promessi Sposi V. 22: The Odyssey V. 23: Two Years Before the Mast V. 24: Edmund Burke: French Revolution... V. 25: J. S. Mill & T. Carlyle V. 26: Continental Drama V. 27: English Essays: Sidney to Macaulay V. 28: Essays: English and American V. 29: The Voyage of the Beagle V. 30: Scientific Papers V. 31: Benvenuto Cellini V. 32: Literary and Philosophical Essays V. 33: Voyages & Travels V. 34: French & English Philosophers V. 35: Chronicle and Romance V. 36: Machiavelli, Roper, More, Luther V. 37: Locke, Berkeley, Hume V. 38: Harvey, Jenner, Lister, Pasteur V. 39: Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books V. 40: English Poetry 1: from Chaucer to Gray V. 41: English Poetry 2: from Collins to Fitzgerald V. 42: English Poetry 3: from Tennyson to Whitman V. 43: American Historical Documents V. 44: Sacred Writings 1: Confucian, Hebrew & Christian V. 45: Sacred Writings 2: Christian, Buddhist, Hindu & Mohammedan V. 46: Elizabethan Drama 1: Marlowe & Shakespeare V. 47: Elizabethan Drama 2: Dekker, Jonson, Webster, Massinger, Beaumont and Fletcher V. 48: Thoughts, Letters & Minor Works of Pascal V. 49: Epic and Saga V. 50: The Editor's Introduction & Reader's Guide V. 51: Lectures

Harvard's Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes
Harvard's Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes

Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-11

Total Pages: 24743

ISBN-13:

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Harvard's Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes is a monumental anthology that serves as a comprehensive survey of the foundational texts and figures that have shaped Western literature and thought. This collection spans millennia, encompassing works from ancient Greece to the Enlightenment, and up through the 19th century, showcasing a diverse range of literary styles, including poetry, philosophy, fiction, and scientific discourse. The inclusion of seminal works by figures such as Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, Plato, and Charles Darwin, amongst others, highlights the anthologys breadth and depth, offering readers an unparalleled insight into the various currents that have influenced Western cultural and intellectual history. The contributing authors and editors of this collection are each luminary in their own right, having left indelible marks on their respective fields. This anthology not only collates works by philosophers, scientists, and literary giants but also orchestrates a dialogue among them, offering a unique multidisciplinary perspective. The collection navigates through Renaissance humanism, the Enlightenments valorization of reason, and the romantic eras emphasis on individual emotion and natural beauty, painting a rich historical and cultural panorama. Through their collective works, this anthology encapsulates the essence of human thought and its evolution over the centuries. Harvards Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes is an essential resource for those looking to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of human knowledge and creativity. Whether for scholarly research, educational pursuits, or personal enrichment, this collection offers an unmatched opportunity to engage with the texts that have served as cornerstones of Western culture. Readers are invited to explore this treasure trove of human experience, thought, and expression, which continues to enlighten, instruct, and inspire generations.