STUDY OF COSTUMES (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24DHCT 713
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  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.

4.   To present before them the historic importance and relevance of the costumes and knowledge regarding the creation of garments by taking inspiration from history

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcomes            (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24HCT713

Study of Costumes

(Theory)

 

CO281: Explain importance of world textiles and costume in historical perspective

CO282:Elaborate ancient and contemporary costumes of world

CO283:Analyze the various costumes worn during middle age.

CO284:Appraise the costumes, accessories of 15 & and 16 centuries

CO285: Describe fabrics, techniques and drapes of 17 to 19 century and will be able to introduce to today's fashion industry in a more creative way

CO286: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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: 
Importance of World Textiles and Costume in Historical Perspective
  • Sources of information
  • Archaeological discoveries
  • Museums, art galleries, inventories of churches and palaces
  • The origin of dress
12.00
Unit II: 
Costumes in the ancient world (300BC- 300 AD)
  • Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, Greece, Rome, India

 

12.00
Unit III: 
The Middle Ages
  • India
  • Byzantium, Coptic
  • The feudal ages (900 AD- 1300AD)
  • The late middle ages (1300AD-1500AD)
12.00
Unit IV: 
Costume in 15th to 16th century
  • Renaissance: Italy, France, England
  • India: Mughal period
12.00
Unit V: 
Costume in 17th to 19th century
  • Baroque and Rococo periods:  France and England
  • French revolution and thereafter (1790 AD-1900 AD)
  • The Directoire and Empire period (1790AD-1820AD)
  • The Romantic period (1820A.D-1850AD)
  • The Crinoline period (1850 AD- 1869AD) 45
  • The Bustle period (1870 AD-1900 AD)
  • Beginning of Couture
Essential Readings: 
  1. Tortora P.G. and Eubank K. (2015) Survey of Historic Costume, 6th edition New York, Fairchild Publications.
  2. Chenoune F. (1993) The History of Men’s Fashion, Paris, Flammarion. (Translated by Dusinberre D.)
  3. Black, J. A. and Garland M. (1978) A History of Fashion, London: Orbis Publishing Ltd.
  4. Cumming, V. (2004) Understanding Fashion History, London:Batsford.
  5. Lester, K.M. (1956) Historic Costume, llinois: Chas A Bennett Co. Inc
  6.  Peacock, J. (2007) The Chronicle of Western Costume, Thames and Hudson.

 

References: 

1.Roshen Alkazi 2008), Medieval Indian Costume, Art Heritage, New Delhi.

2. Jack Cassin-scott (1994), The Illustrated encyclopedia of costume and fashion (from1600   to present); Block Hampton Press;London.         

3.Bronwyn,C. (2003) Costume and Fashion: A complete History. Checkmark Books; Reprint edition

4.    Kumar. Ritu (2005), Costumes and Textiles of Royal India, Publisher: ACC Art Books; 2nd Revised edition

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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