Wunder, Amanda
Spanish Fashion in the Age of Velàzquez: A Tailor at the Court of Philip IV
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300246544
- author:
- Wunder, Amanda
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 27.8 x 22.6 x 2.4 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Fashion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the intricate world of Spanish royal fashion during the 17th century, as revealed in the life and work of Mateo Aguado, the most influential dress designer of his time. This book brings to life the world of Aguado and his colleagues at court, shedding new light on the distinctive look of the Spanish royal court during Philip IV's reign. Richly illustrated with masterpieces and surviving textiles, it explores how Aguado's dress designs shaped a new vision of Spanish style and identity.