Tangled in the Web by Kimberly S Young

Tangled in the Web by Kimberly S Young

An entirely new way of looking at the history of fashion through the eyes of artists

There have always been important links between art and clothing. Artists have documented the ever-evolving trends in fashion, popularized certain styles of dress, and at times even designed fashions. This is the first book to explore in depth the fascinating points of contact between art and clothing, and in doing so it constructs a new and innovative history of dress in which the artist plays a central role.

Aileen Ribeiro provides an illuminating account of the relationship between artists and clothing from the 17th century, when a more complex and sophisticated attitude to dress first appeared, to the early 20th century, when the boundaries between art and fashion became more fluid: haute couture could be seen as art, and art used textiles and clothes in highly imaginative ways. Her narrative encompasses such themes as the ways in which clothing has helped to define the nation state; how masquerade and dressing up were key subjects in art and life; and how, while many artists found increasing inspiration in high fashion, others became involved in designing artistic and reform dress. Sumptuously illustrated, Clothing Art also delves into the ways in which artists represent the clothes they depict in their work, approaches which range from photographic detail, through varying degrees of imaginative reality, to generalized drapery.

Dr. Kimberly S. Young is Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, and founder of the Center for On-Line Addiction, which consults to educational institutions, mental health clinics, and corporations dealing with Internet misuse. Dr. Young is known internationally for her work in Internet addiction. Her research has been widely covered in the media, including major articles in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and U.S. News & World Report. She has appeared on news broadcasts on the major networks and has been heard on NPR and the BBC. Dr. Young is committed to expanding the body of knowledge about Internet use and to helping people seek help for their Internet-dependence problems. Readers can contact her by e-mail at: ksy

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ISBN 13	9780759622883
ISBN 10	0759622884
Title	Tangled in the Web
Author	Kimberly S Young
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	AuthorHouse
Year published	2001-07-01
Number of pages	144
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