Fashion in the Age of the Black Prince: A Study of the Years 1340-1365 | 
 enlarge | Author: Stella Mary Newton
Publisher: Boydell Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 160
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Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.6 x 0.6
ISBN: 085115767X
Dewey Decimal Number: 391.009409023
EAN: 9780851157672
ASIN: 085115767X
Publication Date: February 21, 2008
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1340 to 1363 were years remarkable for dramatic developments in fashion and for extravagant spending on costume, foreshadowing the later luxury of Richard II's court. Stella Mary Newton broke new ground with this detailed study, which discusses fourteenth-century costume in detail. She draws on surviving accounts from the Royal courts, the evidence of chronicles and poetry (often from unpublished manuscripts), and representations in painting, sculpture and manuscript illumination. Her exploration of aspects of chivalry, particularly the choice of mottoes and devices worn at tournaments, and of the exchange of gifts of clothing between reigning monarchs, offers new insights into the social history of the times, and she has much to say that is relevant to the study of illuminated manuscripts of the fourteenth century.
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 Not for the beginner! January 17, 2001
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
This book is definately for the experienced costumer - and for somebody who is deeply interested in researching fashion in this era.It is a book that is full of detailed descrption, although the lack of colour illustrations is definately a minus. I had hoped that with the re-issue the photographs would have been re-taken in colour. I found it to be very useful, but definately not something to sit down and read - it is definately a "study" type of read.
fashion in the age of the black prince April 27, 2000
16 out of 24 found this review helpful
i would just like to say that i was extremely dissapointed with this book due to the lack of illustrations especially colour illustrations of which thier were virtually none. id have to say that i was decieved by the books lovely cover page.
An excellent reference, if a little hard to read April 21, 2000
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
This book is filled with useful information for those interested in the costume of the period, although it can be hard to untangle some of the author's sentences. Newton covers the period in short segments (a few years at a time), examining the changes to costume throughout Europe as documented in a variety of sources - contemporary descriptions in chronicles and literature, illuminations, condemnation of fashion by clerics, sumptuary laws, and household accounts. The glimpses into social history, economics, politics and class structure are also useful. My only regret is that she strictly limits herself to the period in question and that there aren't more illustrations. But this book is an excellent resource.
 An integrated look at costume and culture April 3, 2000
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
This excellent book will take you through the early years of the fourteenth century and not only illustrate the costume of England and France through historic art and illumination, but also explain the social and cultural influences of the era. Current sumptuary laws and literary references to the clothing of the time flesh out a very clear and entertaining look at the costume of the age.
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