EXPLORING THE SIMILARITIES OF GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE AND COSTUME TO DEVELOP DESIGNS FOR THECONTEMPORARY WEAR BY USING GOTHIC FEATURES
Journal Title: International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology (IJTFT) - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 5
Abstract
Architects and Costume designers both use 3 – dimensional space to create shelter for protecting human body. It is a physical expression of any culture to give aesthetic beauty to a new concept. Both disciplines share similar aesthetic expressions influencing each other’s style, during an era. Gothic architecture during medieval era was a revolution, resulting in some magnificent structures. Fashion was influenced heavily from architectural styles of this era. The present study was undertaken to find these similar influences in architecture and costumes of Gothic style during medieval era. Key characteristics of architecture were compared with costumes and it was observed that silhouette, color, form, construction, fabrics, embellishments and accessories like shoes and headgear were influenced by the style of architecture.
Authors and Affiliations
VAISHALI MENON . , KAUVERY BAI .
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