Costume Cavalcade - 1964

In this visual journey through the history of human adornment, ethnographer and costume historian Henny Harald Hansen presents a panorama of clothing traditions across centuries and civilizations. "Costume Cavalcade" traces the evolution of dress from ancient civilizations to modern fashion. What distinguishes this remarkable work is Hansen's anthropological perspective, which places each costume within its complete cultural context rather than viewing fashion in isolation. The author reveals how what people wore provides invaluable insights into how they lived, thought, and interacted. For students, designers, historians, and anyone fascinated by the rich visual language of human attire, this volume is an indispensable guide to understanding humanity through its most personal form of artistic expression. - Costume Cavalcade - Henny Harald Hansen. 685 Examples of Historic Costume in Colour Published 1964, Methuen and Co. Ltd, London Hardcover. Approx. 7x9.5in. 160pp. ex library. Spine is sun-faded. Tape residue on front and rear boards.