Experimental Corsets: Inspiration and Techniques for Wearable and Sculptural Garments
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From fashion to art: experimental approaches to the traditional corset.
Created to contort the female body into fashionable silhouettes, corsets have become a popular motif for modern textile artists. Beginning with step-by-step instructions for making a simple fabric corset, this fascinating guide goes on to explore innovative approaches to construction, from using unusual materials such as metal and paper to up-cycling or repurposing existing garments to make a statement. Filled with exercises for fashioning intimate garments and wearable art in two and three dimensions, Experimental Corsets showcases a range of inspiring work and installations by contemporary artists.
Created to contort the female body into fashionable silhouettes, corsets have become a popular motif for modern textile artists. Beginning with step-by-step instructions for making a simple fabric corset, this fascinating guide goes on to explore innovative approaches to construction, from using unusual materials such as metal and paper to up-cycling or repurposing existing garments to make a statement. Filled with exercises for fashioning intimate garments and wearable art in two and three dimensions, Experimental Corsets showcases a range of inspiring work and installations by contemporary artists.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1849943443
ISBN13:9781849943444
Release Date:August 2016
Publisher:Batsford
Length:128 Pages
Weight:1.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 8.6" x 10.9"
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