Messages in Textile: Costumes in Art as Codes and Symbols
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Costumes in art are never just decorative; they carry deep meanings and hidden narratives. In this lecture, Messages in Textile: Costumes in Art as Codes and Symbols, we will explore how clothing serves as a powerful tool for storytelling, shaping how we interpret characters, events, and entire works of art. The talk ties the idea of messages being embedded in fabric, emphasizing the symbolic role of costumes in art across different periods and styles. Through a detailed look at iconic paintings, we’ll uncover how garments reveal social status, hidden emotions, and cultural messages that are often overlooked.The talk is linked to the current exhibition at LWAG titled "Stuffed, Bolstered and Upholstered". The tour of the exhibition will follow the talk for those who wish to participate.
Location
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, UWA
35 Stirling Hwy, Perth WA 6009
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Messages in Textile: Costumes in Art as Codes and Symbols
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