Introduction

This book is visually oriented to provide a simple, viewable guide that focuses on the principles and formats of character costume figure drawings. Throughout all the illustrations, you will see dimension and diversity in the characters. Facial expressions, body language, body action, and props are incorporated to clearly characterize each figure.

What Makes a Good Theatrical Costume Designer?

I would never say that a person who draws beautiful pictures is always a good costume designer. A good costume designer must have many other qualities and capabilities, such as imagination and knowledge in theatre, world history, theatre history, costume history, and literature. The designer must retain good communication and organizational ...

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