Fashion in the Middle Ages

Fashion in the Middle Ages
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Publisher : Getty Publications
Total Pages : 51
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ISBN-10 : 9781606060612
ISBN-13 : 1606060619
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Book Synopsis Fashion in the Middle Ages by : Margaret Scott

Download or read book Fashion in the Middle Ages written by Margaret Scott and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore medieval fashions through illuminated manuscripts—from the luxurious garments worn by royalty to the modest clothes of the peasantry. From the costly velvets and furs worn by kings to the undyed wools and rough linens of the peasantry, the clothing worn by the various classes in the Middle Ages played an integral role in medieval society. In addition to providing clues to status, profession, and/or geographic origin, textiles were a crucial element in the economies of many countries and cities. Much of what is known about medieval fashion is gleaned from the pages of manuscripts, which serve as a rich source of imagery. This volume provides a detailed look at both the actual fabrics and composition of medieval clothing as well as the period’s attitude toward fashion through an exploration of illuminated manuscripts in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. The last portion of the book is dedicated to the depiction of clothing in biblical times and the ancient world as seen through a medieval lens. Throughout, excerpts from literary sources of the period help shed light on the perceived role and function of fashion in daily life.


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