Title of the article:

ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF THE SYMBOL “BIRD” IN COSTUME DESIGN OF FASHION COLLECTIONS 2009–2019

Author(s):

Elizaveta D. Lakizenko

Tatiana L. Makarova

Information about the author/authors

Elizaveta D. Lakizenko — master in design, A. N. Kosygin Russian State University (Technologies. Design. Art), Sadovnicheskaya St., 33, build. 1, 117997 Moscow, Russia. E-mail: tambria@mail.ru

Tatiana L. Makarova — DSc in Arts, professor, A. N. Kosygin Russian State University (Technologies. Design. Art), Sadovnicheskaya Sr., 33, build. 1, 117997 Moscow, Russia. ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5251-3225. E-mail: 2710tlm@list.ru

Section

History of Arts

Year

2020

Volume

Vol. 57

Pages

pp. 282-292

Received

November 13, 2019

Date of publication

September 28, 2020

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37816/2073-9567-2020-57-282-292

Index UDK

7.045

Index BBK

85.126

Abstract

The article considers main values of the ambivalent image of “bird” and presents its comprehensive study exemplified in the collections of leading fashion houses of 2009–2019. The main species of birds, to which designers give their preference, have been identified. The symbol of “bird” has become widespread in mythology and is rightly considered one of the most mystical and ancient. The image of the bird is also widely represented in symbols and emblematics, most often seen as a welcome and fortunate symbol, associated for the most part with air environment, freedom, ease, connection with creator. Depending on the species, the symbol may have different interpretations. In the design of the costume, the symbol “bird” has experienced evolutionary changes over the past 10 years. From direct interpretation and use of real feathers designers move to associative techniques: unobtrusive applications, air, translucent fabrics, light pliers and abundance of folds. The symbol “bird” is read both in whole images and in details, accessories that complement it. The results of the study are used in the master 's thesis dedicated to the use of fabulous symbols in the costume.

Keywords

collections of designers, design of clothes, fashion design, fairy-tale symbols, “Bird” symbol. 

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