Costume & Fashion in Art of Western Civil

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This course will cover the evolution of fashion design and costumes from ancient to contemporary Western art, including not only textiles but also accessories like jewelry, hairstyles and shoes. Students will be introduced to visual analysis and interpretation of garments. The course includes field trips to the Museum at FIT, the Ratti Textile Center at Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Living Torah Museum, as well as fabric stores.