A Handbook of Costume Drawing: A Guide to Drawing the Period Figure for Costume Design Students

Perfect for students of costume design and history, A Handbook of Costume Drawing illustrates and describes the dominant male and female costume silhouettes for major historical periods ranging from Egyptian dynasties through the 1960s. Important details, including head and footwear, hair styles, fashion accessories, shoulders, waist, hem, and neckline are provided to maximize the historical accuracy of each design and to help you fully recreate the look and feel of each period.

Teaches how to draw a well-proportioned human body

Discusses the differences in fit between historical and contemporary clothing

Explains how to develop a stunning portfolio