Three Fundamental Questions in Dance Costume Research
Why do humans dance,why do they wear clothing and what is the inseparable relationship between them?Although these three questions may sound simple,they are complicated,leading to a multitude of statements throughout history.This paper attempts to answer these three intriguing and profound questions by interpreting many Chinese and foreign literature and images,employing various perspectives including history,evolution,gender studies,iconology,dance studies,philosophy,and aesthetics.
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