1st Edition
Sartorial Japonisme and the Experience of Kimonos in Britain, 1865-1914
By Arisa Yamaguchi
Copyright 2024
184 Pages
20 Color & 47 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
184 Pages
20 Color & 47 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
184 Pages
20 Color & 47 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Using interdisciplinary research and critical analysis, this book examines experiences through (or with) kimonos in Britain during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.
Bringing new perspectives to challenge the existing model of ‘Japonisme in fashion’ and introducing overlooked contacts between kimonos and people, this book explores not only fine arts and department stores but also a... Read more
Introduction 1. Translating Bodies 2. Creating Fashion 3. Making it ‘Picturesque’ 4. Educating People 5. Circulating Beyond Conclusion
Biography
Arisa Yamaguchi is Assistant Professor at University of Tsukuba, Japan.
