THTR1230 (The Evolution of Fashion and Costume) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 3.8/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Traces the evolution of fashion and costume as a global cultural phenomenon. Focuses on the history and meaning of clothing design and the development of style using a non-chronological approach. Fashion does not occur only in Western capitals; it has existed for centuries in every region of the world. Clothing has been used to protect our bodies, establish relationships with others, indicate our status, and express our identities. Through readings, discussions, research, writings, and presentations, offers an opportunity to discover the extraordinary power of fashion and clothing.
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