Description
Clothes make the man" (or woman). This is especially true in early Hollywood silent films where a character's appearance could show an immense number of different things about them. For example, Theda Bara's role in A Fool There Was (1915) was known for her revealing clothing, seductive appearance, and being the first "Vamp."
Wardrobe and costume design played a larger role in silent films than in modern movies. The character's clothes told the audience who they were and what their role was in the movie. In this in-depth analysis, the author provides examples and explanations about noteworthy characters who used their appearance to further their fame.
About the Author
Lora Ann Sigler is a professor emerita of art history at California State University. She is a portrait/landscape artist and designer living in San Pedro, California.
Reviews
"A fascinating, in-depth analysis of the wardrobes designed and created for early motion pictures and their stars, and the influences of those wardrobes. ...highly recommended"-Choice
"Vibrant, evocative writing style...a comprehensive and much-needed addition to this genre...a useful resource for students or enthusiasts of film studies...Sigler's witty commentary entertains from the outset, striking an ambitious balance between style and substance."-The Journal of Dress History
Awards
Winner of Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2022 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9781476681856
Author Lora Ann Sigler
Format Paperback
Page Count 168
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 333g
Wardrobe and costume design played a larger role in silent films than in modern movies. The character's clothes told the audience who they were and what their role was in the movie. In this in-depth analysis, the author provides examples and explanations about noteworthy characters who used their appearance to further their fame.
About the Author
Lora Ann Sigler is a professor emerita of art history at California State University. She is a portrait/landscape artist and designer living in San Pedro, California.
Reviews
"A fascinating, in-depth analysis of the wardrobes designed and created for early motion pictures and their stars, and the influences of those wardrobes. ...highly recommended"-Choice
"Vibrant, evocative writing style...a comprehensive and much-needed addition to this genre...a useful resource for students or enthusiasts of film studies...Sigler's witty commentary entertains from the outset, striking an ambitious balance between style and substance."-The Journal of Dress History
Awards
Winner of Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2022 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9781476681856
Author Lora Ann Sigler
Format Paperback
Page Count 168
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 333g
