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| 1. |
a)
Identify key changes in Chinese dress from Qing
dynasty to the present.
b) Explain the political, economic or social changes
which laid the foundations for these changes. For
example, at the end of the Qing dynasty men were
not forced to shave the front of their head and
have a long plait (queue). |
| 2. |
Indantren
dye was used in cloth for cheungsam. It is
a vat dye. Explain the basic principles of this
type of dyeing. Suggested texts:
Gohl, E. P. G. and Vilensky, L. D. (1983) Textiles
for Modern Living, 3rd Edition, Longman Cheshire,
Melbourne.
Fritz, A. and Cant, J. (1986) Consumer Textiles,
Oxford University Press, Melbourne. |
| 3. |
Sketch
three different collars and right fastening lapels
for a cheungsam including the huaniu. |
| 4. |
Discuss
in 250-300 words why the cheungsam has been
such a popular garment. Consider social, aesthetic
and functional reasons. |
| 5. |
Briefly
outline in 250 words the historical development
of Chinese costume and discuss its influence on
contemporary design. |
| 6. |
Identify
a contemporary designer influenced by Chinese dress.
Analyse the designer's influence on current trends.
Approximately 250 words. |
| 7. |
Research
fabric decoration techniques used on the cheungsam.
Include illustrations. Sketch two or three designs
on a fashion drawing of a cheungsam. |
| 8. |
Further
expand this case study by researching the influence
of the following on Chinese design from one period
between the 1700s-1990s. For example the Republican
period or the Mao period:
- geographic
locations
- technological
development
- resources
available
- religious
practices
- workers'
skills and practices
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| 9. |
Explain
how the end of British rule in Hong Kong has influenced
apparel designers. |
| 10. |
What
developments in China in the early 1900s would have
led to the cessation of foot binding? |
| 11. |
Find
a picture of the Australian safari suit and
compare this to the Sun Yat-Sen suit. List the similarities
and differences. |
| 12. |
Look
through fashion magazines and find a garment which
in some way has been inspired by Chinese influences. |
| 13. |
Using
both historical and contemporary Chinese designs,
develop your own individual designs for a range
of one of the following:
- youth
apparel
- evening
wear
- furnishing
items.
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References
Jackson, L. (1987) Linda Jackson, Fontana Books,
Sydney.
Readers Digest (1978) Complete guide to sewing,
Readers Digest, Sydney, p. 357 and 361.
Pang, M. A. (1989) Dragon Emperor, Treasures from
the Forbidden City, National Gallery of Victoria,
Melbourne, pp. 38-39.
Powerhouse Museum (1989) Australian fashion: the
contemporary art catalogue, Powerhouse Museum, p.
5.
Reader's Digest (1978) Reader's Digest Complete Guide
to Sewing, Reader's Digest (Australia), Sydney,
p. 357, 361.
Roberts, C. (1997) Evolution and revolution, Chinese
dress 1700s-1900s, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.
Further
reading
Steele, V. and Major, J. S. (1999) China Chic, East
meets west, Yale University Press, London.
Jackson, B. (1997) Splendid slippers, Ten Speed
Press, California.
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