They've been referred to as the quintessential silent sales force, but
they are so much more than fancy clothes hangers. Mannequins breathe
life, emotion, and animation into retail environments across the
world. They are works of art that tap into the emotions and
aspirations of all who engage with them. Profiles of the Mannequin
tracks the history and evolution of these intriguing figures from the
headless models of 1900 right up to today's virtual mannequins.
Exploring shifts in representation of gender, race and body type, this
study chronicles the connection between mannequins and movements in
art, the humanities, current affairs, and fashion. Beautifully
illustrated and engagingly told, fascinating in-depth interviews with
creative professionals recount their experiences, philosophies, and
stories of the mannequin and its impact on our culture as both a
utilitarian object and as an artistic statement. Interviewees include:
-Carol Barnhart, former owner and CEO, Carol Barnhart Inc. -Harry
Cunningham, former Senior Vice President Store Planning, Design, and
Visual Merchandising, Saks Fifth Avenue -James Damian, former
President of Hindsgaul Mannequins USA -Paul Olszewski, former National
Director of Windows and Internal Flagship Marketing, Macy's -Barbara
Paris Gifford, Curator, Museum of Art and Design (MAD), New York
-Ralph Pucci, mannequin designer, gallery owner and entrepreneur -Rob
Smith, the CEO and Founder of the Phluid Project, the first
gender-neutral store in the retail industry
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The Cultural and Historical Impact of the Mannequin
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781350418127
Publisert
2024
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter