The Art of the Character: Highlights from the Glenn Close Costume Collection

by H. Akou, L. McRobbie, J.E. Maher, H. Milam, L. Pisano

Overview

• This beautifully designed catalogue spans actress Glenn Close's career through film, television and theater, with a survey of beautifully crafted costumes from some of her most iconic performances

In 2017 acclaimed film and stage actress Glenn Close donated her costume collection to Sidney and Lois Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design. The Art of the Character: Highlights from the Glenn Close Costume Collection is an exhibition and catalog at the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University, in partnership with the Sage Fashion Collection. This beautifully designed catalog spans Close's career through film, television and theater, with a survey of beautifully crafted costumes from some of her most iconic performances, such as roles in Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons and 101 Dalmatians. Great designers featured include James Acheson, Ann Roth and Anthony Powell. "All my costumes are the product of an informed, passionate collaboration," Close said. " … And I'd like them to gain an insight into the creative process, which is basically the thing that keeps any artist's soul alive: the actual process."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785513336
Publisher:	Rizzoli
Publication date:	07/30/2021
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	9.80(w) x 11.20(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

6 Director’s Foreword Peg Faimon and David A. Brenneman 8 Acknowledgments 11 Interview with Glenn Close Laurie Burns McRobbie 35 Bringing Fantasies to Life Heather Milam 49 Fashioning Intra-Feminine Fascination Jennifer E. Maher 55 Telling History through Costumes Heather Akou 65 Collaborating Behind the Scenes Linda Pisano 75 Catalogue Kelly Gallett Richardson and Galina Olmsted 177 Afterword: Costume Design and the Discovery of a Character Ann Roth 181 Glenn Close Costume Collection Timeline Kelly Gallett Richardson 186 Checklist Kelly Gallett Richardson 188 Index 190 Photo Credits

Editorial Reviews

……designs from “Dangerous Liaisons,” “Fatal Attraction,” “101 Dalmatians,” and [a] glorious, rose—festooned creation from that film's justly forgotten (except for the costumes) sequel, “102 Dalmatians,” designed by Anthony Powell. That movie was more than 20 years ago, but the coatdress still looks fresh as … well, a rose.

The Seattle Times

Inside Glenn Close's Magnificent Costume Collection…With the help of longtime collaborators Ann Roth and James Nadeaux, Close shares some of her favorite costumes from films like Maxie, The World According to Garp, and 101 Dalmatians.

Vanity Fair

From the black leather jacket in “Fatal Attraction” to her zebra—print coat dress from “101 Dalmatians,” Glenn Close has more than 56 costumes and accessories from characters she has played …..Close assisted in curating…to help students understand the art of developing a character with a focus on the creativity and skills of the designers and makers…

Variety

……designs from “Dangerous Liaisons,” “Fatal Attraction,” “101 Dalmatians,” and [a] glorious, rose-festooned creation from that film’s justly forgotten (except for the costumes) sequel, “102 Dalmatians,” designed by Anthony Powell. That movie was more than 20 years ago, but the coatdress still looks fresh as … well, a rose.

Seattle Times