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The Art and Artists of Theatrical Costume Design

By Shura Pollatsek

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Unbuttoned: The Art and Artists of Theatrical Costume Design explores the entire creative journey of theatrical costume design, from initial concept to final performance. The book delves into various stages such as designing, shopping, draping, cutting, dyeing, painting, sewing, and embellishing costumes. It includes interviews with professionals from Broadway, regional theatres, opera, and ballet companies, offering a comprehensive look at the craft. Stunning behind-the-scenes photographs showcase designers and craftspeople at work alongside magnificent costumes in progress.
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Ideal for theatre enthusiasts, costume designers, students of the performing arts, and anyone interested in the detailed artistry behind stage costuming.

This book documents the creative journey of costume creation from concept to performance. Exceptional behind-the-scenes photography illustrates top costume designers and craftspeople at work, along with gorgeous costumes in progress.

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Unbuttoned: The Art and Artists of Theatrical Costume Design documents the creative journey of costume creation from concept to performance. Each chapter provides an overview of the process, including designing and shopping; draping, cutting, dyeing, and painting; and beading, sewing, and creating embellishments and accessories.

This book features interviews with practitioners from Broadway and regional theatres to opera and ballet companies, offering valuable insights into the costume design profession. Exceptional behind-the-scenes photography illustrates top costume designers and craftspeople at work, along with gorgeous costumes in progress.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138919037

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 704g

Pages: 192

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Shura Pollatsek

About the Author

E. Shura Pollatsek is a professional costume designer for stage and screen, an Associate Professor of Costume Design and Technology, and an award-winning author of several nationally published articles. She designs costumes for performances across the United States and internationally, and for National PBS television and Showtime. During a decade based in New York City, she worked for Off Broadway and Broadway productions, the Metropolitan Opera, and at many leading regional theaters.

Mitch Wilson is a National Press Photographer of the Year winner, who travels the world capturing time and place in stills and motion. His work has also been recognized with Primetime Emmys, both the DuPont Columbia Award and the Peabody for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism, two International Documentary Association Awards for Best Documentary Series, and many others. He began his career as a Combat Cameraman and underwater photographer in the elite Combat Camera Group of the U.S. Navy.

For more information, please visit shuracostumedesign.com and mitchelldwilson.com