This title offers a stunningly illustrated look at the role and history of fashion in the Middle Ages. 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, 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 the 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications
ISBN-13
9781606060612
eBay Product ID (ePID)
107793938
Product Key Features
Author
. Scott
Publication Name
Fashion in the Middle Ages
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
112 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
237mm
Item Width
150mm
Item Weight
408g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
. Scott
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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