>> No, imo it's not worth $2000. However, I'm very happy with the $200 I >> spent on my copy (years ago, now...) It does go though a number of Italian >> inventories circa 1480 (assuming my memory is correct, I don't have my >> copy to-hand at the moment) which I haven't seen discussed elsewhere in >> English. IMO it's a really good complement to Bernini's _Dress in Italian >> Painting_ which analyzes circa 1460-80s art with an eye construction; >> _Renaissance Dress in Italy_ analyzes what was worn by comparing art to >> inventories. The name _Renaissance Dress in Italy_ is a bit broader then >> what it covers - it doesn't spend much time on Venetian fashions, and >> mostly talks about pre-1500 styles. I do like the picture-time it gives to >> the early 1400s styles and the transition from houpelandes to the more >> classic "Italian Renaissance" styles.
> nods. Much better analysis than mine! I do have to say, that I've > never been impressed with Birbari (you've got it listed as "Bernini") > which IMO is very limited in scope. When I can find a copy of Herald > that I can afford, I will own one. *blush* should've checked on the spelling of Birbari's name, thank you for the correction! I like her for a couple reasons, although you are right; she is limited. I appreciate the time she spends analyzing styles (like the sheer overdress) that in the survey books are glossed over in favor of the more standard Italian Renaissance look. From a purely academic standpoint I admire the time she takes to argue that you _can_ use Italian paintings c. 1460-80 as an accurate portrayal of construction. While with Van der Wyden and the northern painters that seems like an obvious statement, for the Italian style I thought it was an assumption worth questioning. Best of luck acquiring a copy! -sunny _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume