ARTH 253 - Fiber and Fashion

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Art History

Description:

Examines the history of global fashion from the ancient world to the 21st century, organized around the materials employed to construct clothing. Different fibers and their relative characteristics will be studied, as well as the impact their production has had on regional and global economies and the ecological concerns associated with mass textile production. Haute couture, the ethical use of animal products and human resources, and the relationship between Nationalism and folk costume are discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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