FSN 302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Madame De Pompadour, Frock Coat, Waistcoat
29 Sep 2017
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18th century men terms: frock coat, tricorne hat, full-bottom wig, periwig. 18th century women terms: sack or sack-back gown, robe a l"anglaise, robe a la francais, watteau gown, polonaise, fichu, robbings. October 20th: the test (20% of mark: multiple choice, there will be a few images, there will be individual discussion with the ta"s about the projects afterwards. Introduction of the hooped petticoat in mid-18th c (pannier) fashion exchanged length for breadth: pannier went from round and hoop-shaped, then became flatter and wider. Marquise de pompadour: great influence on fashion in the second half of the 18th century time of social and fashion upheaval. Informal gown, originating in france: skirt was arranged and bunched into three puffed-out draperies to expose the petticoat. Influenced by country garments, although very expensive and made of beautiful garments: from 1755-1770"s, very popular. Impractical had to travel kneeling in the carriages to fit inside.
