Debra.N Mancoff

What is an epaulette? What is a keffiyeh? These clothing items—and hundreds more—are entertainingly explained and vividly illustrated in this accessible guide. Whether in art or life, fashion makes a statement. It gives form to the temper of the times and the motives of the moment, charting shifts in society, status, technology, and economy. Fashion is shaped by both high...

Dante Gabriel Rossetti: Portraits of Women (Victoria and Albert Museum) by Debra N. Mancoff delves into the life and work of Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Best known for his striking and seductive portraits of women, Rossetti's work is inspired by the art of the early Italian Renaissance. This beautiful gift book explores Rossetti's...