Historical Wig Styling: Ancient Egypt to the 1830s (The Focal Press Costume Topics Series) (Volume 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (851 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0240821238 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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She was also the Wig Master for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, and has created wigs and makeup for Zilker Theatre Productions, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and many others. She is the co-author of Wig Making and Styling: A Complete Guide for Theatre and Film. . About the AuthorAllison Lowery is the Wig and Makeup Specialist for Texas Performing Arts at the University of Texas at Austin
Seriously helpful book for costumers, reenactors and theater types. Not for rank beginners. I am very experienced with wig work, yet I learned a ton from this book. The information is excellent, the photos are terrific, and the formatting/layout of the book is genius. It is spiral bound, making it very easy to lay the book open for reference while working on . "Perfect for Historians (or anyone else!)" according to Flame_926. I really love the flat-laying style and well-photographed layout of this book. You can have it open next to you and read it while you work. Every step in each style opens with historical background and documentation about the style and immediately goes in to a hands-on. Excellent photos of the step-by-step styling process with clear instructions Natalie L. Excellent photos of the step-by-step styling process with clear instructions and helpful tips. If you have already purchased the other book in this set, the beginning chapters of general information are the same, which I appreciate if I ever take only one of the two bo
Give your production the look of authenticity with tips from this gorgeous wig styling guide!. This volume covers hairstyles from Ancient Egypt through Biedermeier styles of the 1820s and 30s. Chapters begin with artwork of historic figures that influenced the look of each period. Learn how to create hairstyles worn by-Ancient Egyptians-Ancient Grecians-Ancient Romans-Medieval maidens-Renaissance beauties-Georgian fops-and so many more! You’ll also learn about the necessary supplies and styling products needed to create the perfect coif, tips for proper wig handling, and basic styling techniques useful when working with wigs or real hair. Detailed step-by-step instructions explain how to create their iconic hairstyles, illustrated by photog
Allison Lowery is the Wig and Makeup Specialist for Texas Performing Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. . She is the co-author of Wig Making and Styling: A Complete Guide for Theatre and Film. She was also the Wig Master for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, and has created wigs and makeup for Zilker Theatre Productions, the Lyric Opera of Chicago,