Unlock the evolution of costume design as a crucial theatrical discipline. This insightful book meticulously traces the period from 1820-1920, revealing how stage costumes transformed from individualistic displays of status to integral components of dramaturgy. Annie Holt explores the innovations in Euro-American theatre that laid the groundwork for modern performance aesthetics. Essential reading for theatre students, performance studies scholars, costume designers, and fashion history enthusiasts in India seeking a deeper understanding of stagecraft’s visual impact.