The Magic Garment: Principles of Costume DesignThis text provides a systematic overview of the process of costume design for the stage, focussing on the creative and practical skills that bring costumes from designer / director conferences to opening night. It explains how to draw and render costume sketches and how to apply different design principles to specific types of costumes. |
Contents
Understanding the Play | 17 |
Doing Research | 49 |
The Elements | 67 |
Copyright | |
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The Magic Garment: Principles of Costume Design, Third Edition Rebecca Cunningham Limited preview - 2019 |
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