The World of Roman Costume
Larissa Bonfante editor Judith Lynn Sebesta editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:University of Wisconsin Press
Published:30th Dec '94
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These essays survey, document and elucidate over a thousand years of Roman garments and accessories, from Etruscan influences to the transition to early Christian and medieval garb. Subjects include functional and symbolic uses, manufacture and industry, male, female and children's garb, and daily life and official dress.
"Should remain for many years the standard English-language reference work on the topic." - Chester F. Natunewicz, Classical World "A valuable resource for historians of culture, the arts, and religion. The editors draw on the expertise of archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians in this interdisciplinary study of everything from hairstyles, jewelry, and accessories to literature and geography." - Biblical Archaeological Review
ISBN: 9780299138547
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 780g
320 pages