The Clothed Body

by Patrizia Calefato

Book Overview

Dress is everywhere imbued with symbols that reflect different meanings in different contexts. This compelling book convincingly demonstrates how clothing is analogous to a working language and is similarly underpinned by deeper meanings and philosophies.From tattoos and mini-skirts, to skin decoration, makeup and hair, Calefato unpicks the multiple functions of modern dress. Exploring intriguing commonalities - for example, between tattooed Egyptian...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1859738052
• ISBN13: 9781859738054
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Berg Publishers
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 9.2"