"This will be an invaluable resource for fashion and art history students, encouraging them to go beyond the simple process of describing, towards a deeper level of analysis . This book will also be of interest to those without a background in fashion history who are seeking to become more confident in their ability to interpret the meaning of clothing in a painting, photograph, or print. More experienced dress historians may find they already apply many of the recommended practices subconsciously, although this book might help lend an additional layer of systematic rigour to the process, facilitating new insights." -- The Journal of Dress History "[An] essential primer for understanding how knowledge of dress can aid critical analysis of art." -- The Five Most Essential Books About Art and Fashion, ArtNews " Reading Fashion in Art offers a fantastic practical guide to tackling the process of analyzing the representation of dress in the visual arts." -- Dress: The Journal of the Costume Society of America "It is thrilling to have a book that so clearly details how important the knowledge of existing dress and dress history is to the interpretation of apparel represented in other media, and to the enhanced understanding of works of art." -- Jean L. Druesedow, Kent State University Museum, USA "A thorough, thoughtful guide to evaluating the role and impact of clothing in art - useful not only for students and scholars, but also for anyone curious about fashion or art.

" -- Justine De Young, Fashion Institute of Technology, USA "An important, accessible book that beautifully highlights the symbiosis between art and fashion history . At its core is an approach which is sorely needed in scholarship and beyond: the acknowledgement that appreciation, understanding and enjoyment is best gained through slow, insightful engagement with the past. The tools to achieve all three are presented within these pages." -- Lydia Edwards, Author.