Hispanic Costume: 1480 - 1530 [Hardcover]

Ruth M. Anderson (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 293 pages
• Publisher: Hispanic Society of Amer; First Edition edition (June 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875351263
• ISBN-13: 978-0875351261
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,607,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Rennaissance Costume Source, June 15, 2001

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Carolyn J. Eaton (Richmond, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hispanic Costume: 1480 - 1530 (Hardcover)

"Hispanic Costume, 1480-1530" is a beautifully organized and thorough study of the costume of Spain during this period. The text and illustrations work very well together, but the arrangement of the illustrations is just outstanding. Ms. Anderson uses close-up photos of paintings, sculpture and actual costume items from the period, all organized by costume item (e.g., Women's shoes, men's cloaks). The reader experiences the rare treat of seeing several representations of the same type of item on the same page -- I can't think of a better way to gain a good visual understanding of the characteristics of various elements of costume in a single period.

This book also made me re-think the influence of Spanish costume on other parts of Europe during the 16th century -- particularly in costume in Italy. Whether you agree or not, check out this book and see for yourself.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Indespensible Book!, February 11, 2002

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S. Goodman (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hispanic Costume: 1480 - 1530 (Hardcover)

Very, very good for the serious historical costumer who is interested in Spanish influence on fashion during the 16th century. Covers both male and female clothing in amazing detail. Spanish terms for clothing are easily identifiable and well defined. This is one book that no 16th century costumer should be without!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Rennaissance Costume Source, June 15, 2001

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Carolyn J. Eaton (Richmond, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hispanic Costume: 1480 - 1530 (Hardcover)

"Hispanic Costume, 1480-1530" is a beautifully organized and thorough study of the costume of Spain during this period. The text and illustrations work very well together, but the arrangement of the illustrations is just outstanding. Ms. Anderson uses close-up photos of paintings, sculpture and actual costume items from the period, all organized by costume item (e.g., Women's shoes, men's cloaks). The reader experiences the rare treat of seeing several representations of the same type of item on the same page -- I can't think of a better way to gain a good visual understanding of the characteristics of various elements of costume in a single period.

This book also made me re-think the influence of Spanish costume on other parts of Europe during the 16th century -- particularly in costume in Italy. Whether you agree or not, check out this book and see for yourself.