Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature

Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9781317128199
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Book Synopsis Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature by : Nikki Rollason

Download or read book Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature written by Nikki Rollason and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both clothing and gifts in the ancient world have separately been the subject of much scholarly discussion because they were an integral part of Greek and Roman society and identity, creating and reinforcing the relationships which kept a community together, as well as delineating status and even symbolising society as a whole. They have, however, rarely been studied together despite the prevalence of clothing gifts in many ancient texts. This book addresses a gap in scholarship by focusing on gifts of elite male clothing in late antique literature in order to show that, when they appeared in texts, these items were not only functioning in an historical or 'real-life' sphere but also as a literary space within which authors could discuss ideas of social relationships and authority. This book suggests that authors used items which usually formed part of the costume of authority of the period - the trabea of the consul, the chlamys of the imperial court and the emperor, and the pallium of the Christian bishops - to 'over-write' wearers and donors as confident figures of 'official' authority when this may have been open to doubt.

Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature

Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature
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Book Synopsis Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature by : N. K. Rollason

Download or read book Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature written by N. K. Rollason and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both clothing and gifts in the ancient world have separately been the subject of much scholarly discussion because they were an integral part of Greek and Roman society and identity, creating and reinforcing the relationships which kept a community together, as well as delineating status and even symbolising society as a whole. They have, however, rarely been studied together despite the prevalence of clothing gifts in many ancient texts. This book addresses a gap in scholarship by focusing on gifts of elite male clothing in late antique literature in order to show, that when they appeared in texts, these items were not only functioning in an historical or a 'real-life' sphere but also as a literary space within which authors could discuss ideas of social relationships and authority. This book suggests that authors used items which usually formed part of the costume of authority of the period - the trabea of the consul, the chlamys of the imperial court and the emperor, and the pallium of the Christian bishops - to 'over-write' wearers and donors as confident figures of 'official' authority when this may have been open to doubt.

Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature

Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 9781317128205
ISBN-13 : 1317128206
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Book Synopsis Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature by : Nikki Rollason

Download or read book Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature written by Nikki Rollason and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both clothing and gifts in the ancient world have separately been the subject of much scholarly discussion because they were an integral part of Greek and Roman society and identity, creating and reinforcing the relationships which kept a community together, as well as delineating status and even symbolising society as a whole. They have, however, rarely been studied together despite the prevalence of clothing gifts in many ancient texts. This book addresses a gap in scholarship by focusing on gifts of elite male clothing in late antique literature in order to show that, when they appeared in texts, these items were not only functioning in an historical or 'real-life' sphere but also as a literary space within which authors could discuss ideas of social relationships and authority. This book suggests that authors used items which usually formed part of the costume of authority of the period - the trabea of the consul, the chlamys of the imperial court and the emperor, and the pallium of the Christian bishops - to 'over-write' wearers and donors as confident figures of 'official' authority when this may have been open to doubt.

Dress and Personal Appearance in Late Antiquity

Dress and Personal Appearance in Late Antiquity
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 262
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ISBN-10 : 9789004353466
ISBN-13 : 9004353461
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Book Synopsis Dress and Personal Appearance in Late Antiquity by : Faith Pennick Morgan

Download or read book Dress and Personal Appearance in Late Antiquity written by Faith Pennick Morgan and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-01-22 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the dress and personal appearance of members of the middle and lower classes in the eastern Mediterranean region during the 4th to 8th centuries. Written, art historical and archaeological evidence is assessed with a view to understanding the way that cloth and clothing was made, embellished, cared for and recycled during this period. Beginning with an overview of current research on Roman dress, the book looks in detail at the use of apotropaic and amuletic symbols and devices on clothing before examining sewing and making methods, the textile industry and the second-hand clothing trade. The final chapter includes detailed information on the making and modelling of exact replicas based on extant garments.

Late Antique and Early Christian Book Illumination

Late Antique and Early Christian Book Illumination
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Publisher : New York : G. Braziller
Total Pages : 136
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015006784238
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Book Synopsis Late Antique and Early Christian Book Illumination by : Kurt Weitzmann

Download or read book Late Antique and Early Christian Book Illumination written by Kurt Weitzmann and published by New York : G. Braziller. This book was released on 1977 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Roman Clothing and Fashion

Roman Clothing and Fashion
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Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages : 335
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ISBN-10 : 9781445612447
ISBN-13 : 1445612445
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Book Synopsis Roman Clothing and Fashion by : Alexandra Croom

Download or read book Roman Clothing and Fashion written by Alexandra Croom and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed, finely researched and profusely illustrated history of clothing and fashion in the Roman Empire.

Rome in Late Antiquity

Rome in Late Antiquity
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 228
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ISBN-10 : 0415929768
ISBN-13 : 9780415929769
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Book Synopsis Rome in Late Antiquity by : Bertrand Lançon

Download or read book Rome in Late Antiquity written by Bertrand Lançon and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2000 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.