Piero Ventura
Description
What were the first articles of clothing made of? When did humans start working with leather? What color were the shoes of the Romans? Though born of
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the basic need to protect ourselves from cold and dust, clothing styles soon became a showcase of inventiveness, an excuse to appear in public in the latest fashions. Celebrated for his richly detailed illustrations, author/artist Ventura traces graphically the evolution of clothing styles, fabrics, and uses throughout history, with eye-catching and humor-filled drawings of the world's various and fascinating attire. An examination of people's clothing allows us to go over the important stages of history.
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