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The Magic Garment: Principles Of Costume Design
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The Costume Designer'S Art Lies In Effective Interpretation, Collaboration, And Execution. Doing So Successfully Requires A Solid Foundation In General Artistic Principles And Specific Knowledge Of How Those Principles Apply To Contemporary Costume Design. In The Magic Garment, Rebecca Cunningham Presents Readers With Just Such An Artistic Foundation And Develops It To Expose Beginning Costume Designers To The Myriad Skills They Need To Develop In Order To Costume Successful Stage Productions. She Begins At The Most Basic Conceptual Levelreading Plays From A Costume Designer'S Perspective. She Then Follows Through With The Practical Considerations That Must Be Considered At Every Stage Of The Costuming Processresearch, Development, Sketching, And Costume Construction. Cunningham Has Built On The Longstanding Success Of The Outstanding First Edition With New Figures And Updates Throughout The Text, Including 16 Pages In Full Color. Examples Have Been Selected From A Wide Range Of Stage Productions Representing A Variety Of Designers, Styles, And Approaches. Interviews With Practicing Designers From Stage, Film, And Other Media Show The Practical Importance Of The Book'S Concepts. Every Chapter Incorporates Material Reflecting The Increased Impact Of Technology, Especially Computers, On Costuming. New Chapters On Designing Costumes For Film And Television And Preparing For A Costume Design Career Make The Second Edition Even More Versatile And Practical For Every Wouldbe And Newtothejob Costume Designer.Also Available From Waveland Press By Rebecca Cunningham: Basic Sewing For Costume Construction: A Handbook, Second Edition (Isbn 9781577667551). Titles Of Related Interest From Waveland Press: Brackelsbergmarshall, Unit Method Of Clothing Construction, Seventh Edition (Isbn 9781577660545); Catron, Playwriting: Writing, Producing, And Selling Your Play (Isbn 9780881335644); And Strandevans, Costume Construction, Second Edition (Isbn 9781478611295).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Magic Garment: Principles of Costume Design'? A: The book primarily focuses on teaching the fundamental principles of costume design, including artistic interpretation, collaboration, and the practical aspects of the costuming process.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Magic Garment' is Rebecca Cunningham, who brings her expertise and experience in costume design to the text.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn how to read plays from a costume designer's perspective, as well as practical skills like research, sketching, and costume construction necessary for successful stage productions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in costume design? A: Yes, the book is specifically designed to expose beginning costume designers to essential skills and concepts needed in the field.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or figures? A: Yes, the second edition includes new figures, updates, and 16 pages in full color to enhance understanding of the concepts presented.
- Q: What type of additional content is included in the book? A: The book features interviews with practicing designers, examples from a range of stage productions, and material that reflects the impact of technology on costuming.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still suitable for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 440 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of costume design principles.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable for easy reading.
- Q: When was 'The Magic Garment' published? A: The second edition of 'The Magic Garment' was published on June 30, 2009.