Houston, Mary G.
Ancient Greek, Roman & Byzantine Costume
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486426105
- author:
- Houston, Mary G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 165mm X 235mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A comprehensive guide to costume from ancient Greece, Rome, and Byzantium is presented in this detailed volume. The book features elaborate examples of Aegean dress, as well as styles for women such as Doric and Ionic attire.
Additionally, the text describes Greek and Roman armor, intricately arranged Roman togas, ornate vestments from the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Byzantine costumes. The illustrations include 315 black-and-white images to help bring these historical garments to life.
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