Goddess the classical mode explores the continually evolving influence of ancient greco roman dress through the ages over the past two and a half millennia the classical mode has unfolded and persisted finding expression in a variety of artworks and through them in fashion through diverse permutations and transformations ancient dress has survived and resonated as an ideal this beautifully illustrated volume presents a survey of this fascinating theme including examples of ancient . From the emblematic designs of madame gres to isadora duncans dance costumes and the avant garde gowns of yves saint laurent the greco roman classical tradition of dress has clearly inspired and influenced the worlds of art and fashion this beautifully illustrated book explores the continually evolving influence of classical dress through the ages presenting a historical survey of this fascinating theme featured works include paintings photographs sculpture and decorative objects . Goddess the classical mode metropolitan museum of art series authors harold koda metropolitan museum of art new york ny contributor costume institute new york ny edition. From the emblematic designs of madame gres to isadora duncans dance costumes and the avant garde gowns of yves saint laurent the greco roman classical tradition of dress has clearly inspired and influenced the worlds of art and fashion this beautifully illustrated book explores the continually evolving influence of classical dress through the ages presenting a historical survey of this fascinating theme featured works include paintings photographs sculpture and decorative objects . Goddess the classical mode metropolitan museum of art by harold koda author hardcover from the emblematic designs of madame gres to isadora duncans dance costumes and the avantgarde gowns of yves saint laurent the grecoroman classical tradition of dress has clearly inspired and influenced the worlds of art and fashion this beautifully illustrated book explores the customer reviews