Description
Don Quixote in Its Costumes
Book Summary
This catalog, published for the exhibition of the same name held at the Royal Tapestry Factory, offers a visual and documentary tour of the clothing of Cervantes' time. Through original pieces, historical documents, and specialized analysis, the work reconstructs the attire that characterized the characters of Don Quixote, from the knight's own outfit to the garments of Golden Age society. An essential volume for understanding fashion and textiles as a reflection of 17th-century culture and literature.
What is it about?
The work analyzes clothing as a narrative and social element in the context of Don Quixote's Spain. Based on the exhibition at the Royal Tapestry Factory, the book explores the relationship between the clothing described by Cervantes and the real garments of the era. It examines fabrics, accessories, and dress codes that distinguished social classes, trades, and literary characters. The catalog includes reproductions of artworks, photographs of exhibited pieces, and texts that contextualize each outfit, offering a detailed vision of how Golden Age fashion is intertwined with the masterpiece of universal literature.
Main themes
- Historical attire of the Spanish Golden Age
- Relationship between clothing and society in the time of Cervantes
- Analysis of the costumes of Don Quixote's characters
- Fashion and textiles as cultural and literary expression
- Exhibition catalog with visual and academic documentation
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at art and fashion historians, specialists in Golden Age literature, textile design students, collectors, and enthusiasts of Baroque material culture. It is also of great interest to readers of Don Quixote who wish to delve into the visual and social context of the work, as well as museum and exhibition professionals interested in historical attire.
What this book provides
- A documented vision of 17th-century clothing through real pieces and their link to literature.
- A detailed analysis of how clothing defines and characterizes the characters of Don Quixote.
- High-quality graphic material from an official exhibition at the Royal Tapestry Factory.
- Historical and social context that enriches the understanding of Cervantes' work.
Technical specifications
- Author: SPAIN. SUBDIRECCION GENERAL D
- Publisher: Ministry of Culture
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: ARTISTS, MONOGRAPHS ON ART, EXHIBITION AND SPECIFIC COLLECTION CATALOGS, FASHION AND TEXTILES: DESIGN
- Collection: CATALOGS AND MONOGRAPHS
- Publication date: January 2005
- Number of pages: 240
- Weight: 1300 g
Editorial review
This is a reference catalog for those studying historical fashion and its intersection with literature. Its value lies in its documentary rigor and the quality of the reproductions, which allow for a detailed appreciation of the garments and fabrics of the time. It is a specialized work that, nonetheless, may interest a wide audience due to its connection with the universe of Don Quixote, although its academic focus and physical weight make it more suitable for reference than for light reading.