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Goddess: The Classical Mode (Metropolitan Museum of Art Series) Hardcover – April 10, 2003

by Harold Koda (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
From the emblematic designs of Madame Grès to Isadora Duncan’s dance costumes and the avant-garde gowns of Yves Saint Laurent, the Greco-Roman classical tradition of dress has clearly inspired and influenced the worlds of art and fashion. This beautifully illustrated book explores the continually evolving influence of classical dress through the ages, presenting a historical survey of this fascinating theme. Featured works include paintings, photographs, sculpture, and decorative objects from Greek and Roman times to the present as well as garments dating from the eighteenth century and recent creations by designers such as Tom Ford of Gucci and Issey Miyake.

Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Metropolitan Museum of Art
  4. Publication date
    April 10, 2003
  5. Dimensions
    12.1 x 9.48 x 1.2 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0300098820
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0300098822
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This book is the catalogue for an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from April 29 to August 3, 2003. Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Harold Koda is Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Metropolitan Museum of Art; y First printing edition (April 10, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300098820
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0300098822
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.1 x 9.48 x 1.2 inches
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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  • K. Maxwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars The ancient world re-interpreted anew
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2003
    This is an exhibition catalogue for the Metropolitan Museum of Art costume institute. It chronicles the influence the fashions of ancient Greece and Rome has had in more modern times on women's costume.
    Printed on a very nice matt paper (even for photos) it contrasts examples of ancient art such as statues and painted vases with the work of later fashion designers. We get examples of the work of Halston, Madame Gres, Prada, Liberty, Dior and Mariano Fortuny just to name a few. This book is as much a photographic essay as is it is an exhibition catalogue. It has been produced in an elegant style with full page photos one side and text on the other giving it a clean and uncluttered feel.
    Recommended if you have any interest in ancient costume and its impact on later fashion design.
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  • Jacqueline Milligan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Grecian Goddess designs
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013
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    This has always been a very exotic style of garment that is timeless. I was expecting more of the design aspect of the garment
    than looking at vases.
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  • Jemima Vaya
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2017
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    Had a little trouble with the shipping, but helped a lot with my project.
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  • Bruce Darling
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017
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    Superficial discussions, illustrations need to be more to the point
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  • G. Dubil
    4.0 out of 5 stars "Klassisch"
    Reviewed in Germany on October 25, 2010
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    Dieses Buch in englischer Sprache befasst sich ausschließlich mit dem Einfluss der römischen und griechischen Antike in der Mode des 19. und 20. Jahrhunderts:
    Hier wird gerafft, gewickelt, drapiert, gefältet und plissiert auf teilweise ganz hohem Niveau.
    Dabei werden Modekreationen diverser Designer (mit Schwerpunkt 20ger und 30ger Jahre) antiken Statuen, Gemälden, Fotos und Fresken gegenübergestellt.
    Auch Freunde des Minimalismus kommen auf ihre Kosten- Einige der Gewänder sind atemberaubend in ihrer Schlichtheit und erhaben- zeitlos. Aber auch überraschend "punkige" oder glamouröse Kleider finden sich hier. Und ein für unsere Augen etwas lustiges amerikanisches Badekostüm von 1870 mit griechischen Mäandern.
    Es gibt zudem erfreulich viel von Vionnet und Fortuny zu sehen.
    Leider kommt das frühe 19. Jahrhundert was Abbildungen betrifft etwas zu kurz. Nur zwei Gemälde und zwei (allerdings sehr schöne) Kleider aus der Zeit um 1810 werden gezeigt.
    Der Einführungstext ist knapp bemessen, aber vollkommen ausreichend.
    Die Fotos sind großformatig und gekonnt ausgewählt.
    Das Papier, auf dem das Buch gedruckt wurde ist dick, robust und luxuriös- leider hat das aber auch einen kleinen Nachteil: Es saugt sehr stark, dadurch wirken die Fotos matt und etwas grobkörnig.
    Als kleines Zusatzbonbon gibt es ganz hinten im Buch eine gut bebilderte Beschreibung der verschiedenen Arten von Chiton und Peblos- und wie man sie trägt.
    Fazit:
    Ein wunderbares Buch für Fans der Empire-Mode und der klassischen Antike, die sich entsprechende Kleidung selbst herstellen möchten, bzw. einfach Freude an Mode im Antikstil haben.
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