What kinds of research does a costume design do? Where does ...

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What kinds of research does a costume design do? Where does he/she look for inspiration?
 
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Question 2

The female role type in the Japanese kabuki theatre is called the onnagata.
 
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Answer to Question 1

A costume designer does research on three levels: the world of the play text, the director's concept, and the search for inspirational images that stimulate new ways of thinking about the production's look or visual motifs. Designers consult books on period style, artworks, magazines, and other visual resources. Today, a lot of research may be done on the Internet. They also may visit museums.

Answer to Question 2

True