FROM THE HISTORY HANGER. CLOTHING AS AN ELEMENT OF THE CULTURAL CODE - LUCYNA ROTTER

Discover a fascinating journey through the ages, analyzing clothing as a carrier of cultural, social, and religious meanings. Lucyna Rotter's book "From the history hanger. Clothing as an element of the cultural code" offers a unique perspective on how clothing communicates specific messages and reflects aesthetic, social, cultural, technological, and political transformations.

• The symbolic function of clothing throughout the centuries
• Stories about fashion and its significance in various eras
• Analysis of dresses, hairstyles, underwear, colors, and suits as signs of the times
• Reflection of aesthetic, social, and cultural transformations in clothing
• Connection of written and spoken text thanks to QR codes that lead to the TVP Historia television series
• Inspiration for a deeper interest in costume studies and the symbolism of clothing
• The first twelve stories showing the symbolic function of clothing and its meaning

The book "From the history hanger" is a collection of twelve stories that became the basis for the TVP Historia television series of the same title. Each of them reveals to the reader the symbolic function of clothing and its meaning throughout the centuries. The author, Lucyna Rotter, analyzes with extraordinary precision how clothing influenced cultural, social, and religious life, communicating specific messages understood in a given era and culture. This book is not only a story about fashion, but above all about the symbolic meaning of individual elements of clothing – dress, hairstyle, underwear, color, or suit.

A unique element of this publication is the connection of written and spoken text. After each chapter, there are QR codes that take the reader to the VOD platform, where they can watch individual episodes of the television series. This unusual combination encourages a deeper interest in costume studies and the symbolism of clothing, offering a comprehensive cognitive experience. The book "From the history hanger" is an invitation to a fascinating journey through the world of clothing as an element of the cultural code, which has shaped our perception of reality for centuries.

Avalon Publishing puts into the reader's hands a publication that combines educational and entertainment values. Thanks to the rich illustrations and accessible language, the book is ideal for both history lovers and people interested in fashion and culture. Discover the fascinating world of the symbolism of clothing and its influence on our lives! This extraordinary combination of written and spoken text, illustrations and film will encourage readers to take a deeper interest in costume studies and the symbolism of clothing.

The book is published in 219x203 mm format, has 312 pages and a paperback cover. It was published in 2023 by Avalon Publishing. It is an excellent read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge about the history of clothing and its role in culture.