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

By Sheila Jackson

Book Overview

This updated edition of Costumes for the Stage aims at simplicity in all aspects of designing and making costumes. Starting with five pages illustrating the basic shapes of each period, Sheila Jackson provides practical advice for every kind of play, together with drawings, diagrams, and patterns from which to work. Included are sections on Greek plays, medieval miracles and mysteries, Shakespeare, seventeenth century, eighteenth century, Victorian and Edwardian costume, the twenties and thirties, and the present day. An essential book of costume design.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561310689
• ISBN13: 9781561310685
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: New Amsterdam Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Packed with practical examples and tips

Costumes For The Stage appears in its second edition to provide a range of actors and students with clear designs for producing costumes on a small budget. From an introduction to clothing styles and history to practical advice for putting together costumes matching different eras, Costumes For The Stage is packed with practical examples and tips on how to adapt and simplify period clothing.