Jackson, Sheila

Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play

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ISBN 13:: 9781561310685
author:: Jackson, Sheila
format:: Paperback
publisher:: New Amsterdam Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 16.2 x 1.2 cm
Genre:: Performing Arts
Condition:: New
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Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play by Sheila Jackson This practical guide is ideal for those on a budget who need to create costumes for amateur, semi-professional, or professional groups. With clear advice and detailed illustrations, Sheila Jackson covers a wide range of periods and styles, from ancient Greek to modern day. The book provides detailed information on men's and women's clothing, including hats, collars, shoes, jewelry, and more, as well as methods for adapting and simplifying styles. Sheila Jackson's comprehensive approach includes sections on pantomimes and musicals, pageants and school plays, and valuable advice on underwear, fabrics, measurements, and fitting. The revised edition features expanded text and new illustrations, making this an authoritative resource for costume design. With hundreds of line drawings and no-nonsense text, this book is an essential tool for anyone involved in theatre and costume creation.

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