HISTORIC COSTUMES

Paper Code: 
HCT 322
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To gain knowledge of the significant development in production of textiles in the world.
  2. To assess similarities and dissimilarities in different civilizations in terms of production, Ornamentation and usage.
  3. To acquaint students with the prevailing designs of costumes worn by people of different countries during different periods.

Course Outcomes (CO’s):

Course

Learning Outcomes    (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

HCT 322

HISTORIC COSTUMES

 

COCT49: Understand key techniques in the textile history and apply these to the identification of textiles

 

COCT50: Familiar with the beginnings of the textile industry in ancient civilizations

 

COCT51: Recognize and appreciate the design effects in textile masterpieces of the world

Approach in Teaching :

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation, Video, Demonstrations

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

 

Self Learning Assignments, Field Trips

Quiz, Power Point Presentations, Chart/Poster Presentation,  Individual and Group Projects,  Semester End Examination

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Beginning of Costumes:
  • Source of evidence for the study of historic costumes
  • The origin of dress
  • Clothing as an art form
  • Relationship between textile production and its use in dress

   

12.00
Unit II: 
The Ancient World:
  • Mesopotamia
  •  Egypt
  • Greece
  • Rome
  • India
12.00
Unit III: 
English Costumes:
  • English costumes during middle ages
  • Early middle ages
  • Late middle ages
12.00
Unit IV: 
French Costumes:
  • Renaissance in France (1500 A.D)
  • Renaissance in France (1600 A.D)
  • Renaissance in France (1700 A.D)
12.00
Unit V: 
The French Revolution and thereafter (1790 A.D - 1900 A.D.)
  • The Directoire and empire period (1790 A.D.-1820 A.D.)
  • The Romantic period (1820A.D. -1850 A.D.)
  • The Crinoline period (1850A.D.-1869A.D.)
  • The Bustle period (1870A.D.-1900A.D.)

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Gillow, John and Sentence, Bryan., (1999) World Textiles, Thames and Hudson, London.
  • Jamila, Brij ,Bhushan., Costumes & Textiles of India, Taraporevala Sons & Co. Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai.
  • Akazi, Roshan., Ancient Indian Costumes, Art heritage, New Delhi,.

 

References: 
  • Dupont, Auberville., M. (1989) Classic Textiles, Bracken Books, London.
  • Harris, Jennifer., (1993) Textiles 5000 years, Henry and Brans Inc. New York.
  • Houston, G.M., (1954) Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Russian costume and decoration, Adam and Charles Black, London.
  •  Houston, G.M., Ancient Roman, Byzantine costume and decoration, Adam and Charle Black, London, 1954.
  • Philips, Cunnington., (1966) English Costume, A C. Black Ltd. London.
  • Racinent, Albert., Historical Encyclopedia of Costumes, Studio Editions, England.
  • Ghurye, G.S., Indian Costumes, Popular Prakashan, Mumbai.

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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