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Tortora, Phyllis Griffith was born on November 1, 1932 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Harold T. Griffith and Almeda (Brackbill) Scheid.
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This bestseller brings the authors' analysis of Western dress up to date and adds a number of new features. Survey of Historic Costume, 4th Edition, is a basic text for readers who want an overview and chronology of costume, discussing the dress of each era within its historical, cultural and economic contexts.
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Survey of Historic Costume, 5th Edition, which now includes a free student Study Guide, presents a thorough overview of Western dress from the ancient world to the trends of today. Each chapter presents social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on clothing. With visuals, illustrated tables, and in-depth discussions, readers come to recognize recurring themes and concepts and understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective. This book is perfect for students, instructors, fashion industry professionals, and anyone interested in historic costume, fashion, art, and design.
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Introducing Survey of Historic Costume STUDIO--an online tool for more effective study!  ~ Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips ~ Review concepts with flashcards of terms / definitions and image identification ~ Watch chapter videos that bring historic costume topics and concepts to life ~ Learn context with a comprehensive timeline spanning the Ancient World to present day including key moments in fashion and textiles, politics and conflicts, decorative and fine arts, economics and trade, technology, and religion, plus the evolution of silhouettes over time ~ Enhance geographic knowledge with world maps showing the Ancient World and the Modern World ~ Access Survey of Historic Costume Student Study Guide eBook including chapter objectives, key terms, historic overviews, chapter summaries, chapter quizzes, image analysis exercises, garment analysis worksheets, glossary of key terms, and a fashion garment guide ~ Browse the Fashion Designer Index for an alphabetized list of key designers with brief bios ~ Branch out with links to fashion museums, costume collections and online resources  Instructors and Students: To access free with the purchase of Survey of Historic Costume 6th Edition, order ISBN 9781501395253.
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Survey of Historic Costume, 6th Edition, is the best-selling introduction to Western dress from the ancient world through the twenty-first century. Each chapter presents social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on clothing. With visuals, illustrated tables, and in-depth discussions, readers come to recognize recurring themes and concepts and understand the role of dress from a diverse, global perspective. The new edition features more than 1,000 full-color photographs and illustrations, a new feature that examines global dress, and a fully updated chapter on the twenty-first century. New Student Resources ~ Survey of Historic Costume STUDIO features digital study tools such as visual flashcards, self-quizzes, videos, and assignments and activities and includes a free Student Study Guide eBook to help students master concepts and improve grades. New to this Edition ~ Chapter Timelines present an overview and images of historic events in each chapter focusing on fashion and textiles, politics and conflicts, decorative and fine arts, economics and trade, technology, and religion ~ New Global Connections boxed highlights dress and textiles from around the world including China, India, Japan, Latin America, Africa and more ~ New Chapter 20 covering twenty-first century dress from 2000 to present Key Features ~ Contemporary Comments from contemporary sources provide a sense of the attitude toward clothing of individuals of the period ~ Modern Influences photo feature explains historic costume is reinterpreted in modern fashion design ~ Visual Summary Tables show clear line drawing of period garments and Illustrated Tables depict important accessories, footwear and headwear ~ Companion Survey of Historic Costume Student Study Guide (9781628922349) includes historic snapshots, review questions, summary tables, visual quizzes and glossary of key terms. Instructor's Resources ~ Updated Instructor's Guide, Test Bank, Image Bank and PowerPoint presentations
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Tortora, Phyllis Griffith was born on November 1, 1932 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Harold T. Griffith and Almeda (Brackbill) Scheid.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1954. Master of Science, Drexel University, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1970.
Teacher home economics, Manheim (Pennsylvania) Control Union Schools, 1954-1958; adjunct instructor, Drexel U., Philadelphia, 1960-1964; Adjunct Professor, New York University, New York City, 1964-1965; professor home economics, Queens College, CUNY, Flushing, 1965-1991; professor emerita, Queens College, CUNY, Flushing, since 1991; department chairman, Queens College, CUNY, Flushing, 1973-1991. Program reviewer numerous colleges. Member Council for Accreditation, AHEA,1982-1993.
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( Survey of Historic Costume, 5th Edition, which now incl...)
(This book helps readers understand how the components of ...)
( Survey of Historic Costume, 6th Edition, is the best-se...)
(This bestseller brings the authors' analysis of Western d...)
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Volunteer Huntington (New York ) History Society, since 1980. Fellow International Textiles and Apparel Association (president 1982-1983, Distinguished scholar award 1993). Member Adirondack Council, American Home Economics Association (board directors 1983-1985), Costume Society of America, American Association Textile Chemists and Colorists, American Association for Textile Technology, Textile Preservation Society, Roslyn Landmark Society, Adirondack Mountain Club (Lake George, New York ).
Married Vincent R. Tortora, Jun e 14, 1958. Children: Christopher, Giulia.