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Textiles on Film

By Becky Peterson

Textiles on Film

By Becky Peterson

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The imagined worlds of the cinematic mise-en-scène are rich with textiles: fabrics drape over sets, serve as props, and develop mood and character as dress and décor. A much-needed examination of the cultural and emotional impact of textiles as mediated through cinematic technology, Textiles on Film broadens our understanding of the dynamic relationship between fabric and film.
Drawing on scholarship across multiple disciplines and exploring a wide range of films-from lesser-known avant-garde films to big-budget Hollywood productions-this book will inspire scholars and students of film, fashion, and textiles. Close readings of on-screen textiles redirect meaning to that which is often overlooked, including depictions of gender expression, behind-the-scenes labor, and architectural and bodily ornamentation. Attentive to the social nuances of fabrics from polyester to velvet, and to the physical qualities of the textiles themselves, Becky Peterson unearths new possibilities for reading media and textile cultures.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
200
Release Date:
2025-08-21
Publication Date:
2025-08-21
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1350430722
ISBN13:
9781350430723
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
259 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
11 cm
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