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Unbuttoned : the art and artists of theatrical costume design / E. Shura Pollatsek ; photography by Mitchell D. Wilson.
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Pollatsek, E. Shura
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English
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New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2017.
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xv, 176 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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Firestone Library - Stacks
PN2067 .P65 2017
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Costume
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Wilson, Mitchell D.
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Summary note
This book documents the creative journey of costume creation from concept to performance. Each chapter provides an overview of the process, including designing and shopping; draping, cutting, dyeing, and painting; and beading, sewing, and creating embellishments and accessories. This book features interviews with practitioners from Broadway and regional theatres to opera and ballet companies, offering valuable insights into the costume design profession. Exceptional behind-the-scenes photography illustrates top costume designers and craftspeople at work, along with gorgeous costumes in progress.
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"A Focal Press Book"--Cover.
Contents
1. Design
Creating the vision
The bold colorist : Richard Hudson
A passion for collaboration : Julie Scobeltzine
Revealing characters : Fabio Toblini
Continually exploring : David C. Woolard
Bringing it all together : Alain Germain
2. Sourcing materials
Filling in the outlines
Supporting the design : shopper Sarah Bahr
A library of textiles : Eduardo Madrid at B & J Fabrics
Supplying the choices : purchasing manager Tim Blacker
3. Draping and cutting
Sculpting the shape
Costume architect : Kjersten Lester-Moratzka
Transforming bodies : Triffin Morris
Translating the sketch : David Arevalo
4. Fabric embellishment
Crating a custom surface
Lizards and cats : painter Parmelee Tolkan
From traditional to digital : painter-dyer Caroline Dignes
Sparkle and texture : bead manager Polly Isham Kinney
5. Construction
Building the garment
Couture and stage : costumer Quentin Desfray
A love of sewing : stitcher Louisa Williams
Part of the process : first hand Ashley Rigg
6. Crafts and millinery
Creating accessories
Testing the molds : milliner Arnold Levine
Drilling and melting : the Crafts Department at Parsons-Meares, Ltd.
Hats, headdresses, and helmets : milliner Deborah Nash
Leather as a medium : craftsman Yann Boulet
Building masks, building relationships : craftsman Brian Russman
7. Wigs and hair
Finishing the look
Rotating repertory : David Zimmerman
The danger of live performance : Christine "Micki" Chomicki
Finding the context : Heather Fleming
8. Putting it all together
Creating a character.
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ISBN
9781138919037 ((paperback ; : alkaline paper))
1138919039 ((paperback ; : alkaline paper))
LCCN
2015038712
OCLC
927141272
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