Introduction
When the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian painted thick black straight lines in geometric abstraction, comprising obscured sections filled with white, saturated yellow, vibrant red, and blue rectangles in the last ten decades of the twentieth century, no one expected that the famous designer Yves Saint Laurent would later adapt the signature design – perhaps constraining – into wearable art recognizable in 2023.
Short Definition
What was born was an unexpected collaboration between two men, who may or may not have been aware, that marked a completely new type of wearable art. Rather than being confined to a well-displayed wall in a museum, you could showcase it anywhere as part of everyday life.
Chapter One: Art and Fashion
Playful and sophisticated dresses have been continuously sold in many variations, and they still continue today. Now, a new book published by MIT Press offers a fresh perspective on this famous cultural phenomenon that spans decades and generations.
Chapter Two: Fashion and Art
The book provides extensive context and background about the different threads of stories that connect the mentioned artists. Using archival clippings from newspaper and magazine articles published at the time, along with compelling illustrations, the book explains the impact of one of the most famous fashion trends of the twentieth century, using narratives and sources.
Chapter Three: Fashion, Art, and Pop Culture
The book explores how and why the design became so famous, and how marketing and commerce played a strategic role in popularizing this cultural phenomenon.
Chapter Four: Fashion, Art, and Pop Culture
The book contains stunning images, making it easy to browse, but it’s also filled with deep texts that provide additional information about the illustrations and art. It brilliantly explains how French fashion, Dutch abstract art, and American pop culture merged together to create the perfect embodiment of the essence of modern and stylish womanhood of that era and beyond.
Chapter Five: Fashion, Art, and Pop Culture
As the first longitudinal study of this kind, the book examines how and why the Mondrian dress achieved such status, and how it managed to survive among other popular culture trends. The book explains how it influenced the redefinition of the lines in which fashion and art can be blended; and the impact of the dress adorned with geometric patterns on New York street fashion and how we engage with this art even today.
Chapter Six: Conclusion
At a price of 187 SAR (49.95 USD), the book could be a wonderful gift for yourself or a family member.
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