#158123 in Books Dover 2000-02-26 2000-02-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.00 x 8.25 x .25l, .40 #File Name: 048641038248 pagesDO41038-29780486410388Brand New Item / Unopened ProductDover2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Not Just for KidsBy Lance RitchlinYes, it's a coloring book, but one that's painstakingly researched and carefully illustrated. You can learn a lot about Renaissance garb before handing it over to your kids to color. For example, this book makes the differences between German and Italian clothing from the same period readily apparent. Not everyone cares about that sort of thing, but if you're a Renaissance nut the way I am, you'll appreciate theAbout the AuthorOne of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His relThe Renaissance marked Europe's transition from medieval to modern times. Art, literature, and science flowered in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, while a vigorous trade with the Far East via newly developed sea routes enabled Italian merchants to supply a recently evolved middle class with materials and adornments for elaborately designed apparel.After careful research, illustrator Tom Tierney has portrayed this dynamic age by accurately rendering an amazing diversity of clothing styles....
You easily download any file type for your gadget.Renaissance Fashions (Dover Fashion Coloring Book) | . A good, fresh read, highly recommended.
