Court and Conquest: Ottoman Origins and the Design for Handel's "Tamerlano" at the Glimmerglass Opera

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lilinah 179 reviews

The book documents these lovely theatrical costumes, inspired by, but not reproducing, clothing from several centuries of Turkic, Persian, and Ottoman cultures. Inspiring for theatrical costume designers, but not useful for anyone trying to make historical clothing.

Oct 18, 2016 (Edited)

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