SYLLABUS | COURSE
OUTLINE | RESEARCH | VISUAL
SCHEDULE:
The weekly schedule may differ from time to time due to discussions
or possible inclement weather, but we will cover the course content in
its entirety.
WEEK 1
Introduction to course content, assignments etc. Discussion of textiles and
the sociology of fashion. Second class will meet at the Design
Center (Paley House).
WEEK 2
Egypt, Linen. Laver 6-23
WEEK 3
Crete, Greece, Rome. 24-49
WEEK 4
Byzantium, Sericulture
WEEK 5
Resist Methods. African textiles
WEEK 6
Bayeaux Tapestry. Gothic tapestries. The Unicorn tapestries. Clothing in Middle
Ages. 50-73
WEEK 7
Costumes and Textiles of the 16th century (Renaissance). 74-102
WEEK 8
Costumes and Textiles of the 17th century (Baroque). 103-125
WEEK 9
Costumes and Textiles of the 18th century (Rococo). 127-153
WEEK 10
French Revolution. 19th century. Empire Style. Kashmiri and Paisley shawls.
Restoration Period.
WEEK 11
Victorian and Edwardian period. The effects of the Industrial Revolution on
textile workers.
Conditions in the mills. The Rise of Haute Couture. 155-211
WEEK 12
The Great Exhibition. Reform movements in clothing and design. Ed Kimonos and
the Japanese influence.
WEEK 13
Ballet Russes. Poiret, Schiaparelli, Vionnet, Chanel. The 20s, 30s, 40s. The
rise of fashion in the United States during World War II. Claire McCardell.
213-251.
WEEK 14
Pret-a-Porter. 20th century designers -Contemporary trends. 252-283.
WEEK 15
Review of all chapters and handouts
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