Social Aspects of Fashion
Library guide for FSH 204: Explore how clothing and fashion reflect cultural contexts, and how images and representations of dress influence meaning and perception.
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Social Aspects of Fashion - Library Guide
Social Aspects of Fashion - FSH 204
This course examines clothing and fashion within various cultural contexts, focusing on how images and representations of dress influence meaning and perception. Students will explore the visual language of fashion, its role in daily and historical dress, and how cultural factors shape wardrobe choices. Key questions include: How are garments' meanings manipulated? How can these cultural lessons be applied personally? Class discussions and readings revolve around these themes, culminating in a final paper that synthesizes these insights.
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