THEA 254 - F/History of Western Costume Since the 18th Century

2019-2020 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): The Arts

History of Western Costume from the Eighteenth Century through modern fashion design focuses on the development of the modern conception of fashion design beginning with the dressmakers of the Empire/ Directoire period through noted fashion designers from Worth through Chanel, Versace and more. This is a study of fashion and how it develops; how it relates to the culture generally and theatrical production specifically.

Offered: Fall, odd years