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The Stage Costuming Research Book is essential to this course because it serves several purposes. First, it will guide students to research and learn about the historical and cultural context of the periods studied in the course. It will help them understand the significance of clothing and costume in different periods, how they reflect social, political, and cultural values and changes, and how they shape and are shaped by various artistic movements and underpinnings. Second, the workbook helps design students develop research skills, including information gathering, analysis, and organization. Collecting images, notes, and other relevant information, students learn to identify and synthesize fundamental details, compare and contrast different sources, and draw informed conclusions.