Ball, Jennifer
Byzantine Dress: A Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032787121
- author:
- Ball, Jennifer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 246
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.4 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Byzantine Dress: A Guide offers a comprehensive approach to understanding the study of Byzantine dress across different social groups and contexts. From the fourth century until the fifteenth century, this book explores the various modes of dress in sacred and secular settings. The guide covers the history of Byzantine dress, providing insights into the approaches used by scholars to analyze and interpret the subject. By examining the dress of elites and non-elites, as well as its role in different cultural and social contexts, readers can gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating period in history. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Byzantine studies or the history of fashion and textiles.