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Volume 17, Issue 2
  • ISSN: 1753-5190
  • E-ISSN: 1753-5204

Abstract

This article explores the intricate relationship between the processes behind creative writing and costume design practices, asserting that costume designers possess a literary sensibility akin to writers, interpreters and translators. Through a synthesis of philosophical perspectives, literary analogies and artistic insights, it illuminates the dynamic interplay between language construction and design composition. The article emphasizes the deliberate craftsmanship required in both fields, showcasing the meticulous arrangement of elements to convey nuanced meanings and sensations. It proposes to re-evaluate costume design as a form of literary expression and translation, rooted in principles of creative interpretation and artistic innovation. By examining the parallels between the roles of translators and costume designers, the article also highlights the shared challenges of balancing fidelity with creative adaptation. Inspired by philosophical and literary inquiries into perception and meaning-making, this article invites readers to contemplate the profound connections between language, design and craftsmanship.

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