Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Persian Costume (Paperback, 2nd New edition)

Clothing was hardly a practical necessity in North Africa and what is today the Middle East. Often a luxury item in these warm, humid climates, it became more essential as people's lives improved socially and economically. But even then, the drapery was light and tended to accent the body's shape rather than conceal it. The first part of this profusely illustrated and scrupulously researched text examines the evolution in apparel worn by Egyptian royalty, priests, musicians, manual workers, the military, and foreigners (as depicted by Egyptian artists). Two additional sections consider clothing worn in ancient Mesopotamia and Persia, focusing largely on Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian styles. Over 250 illustrations, drawn in the artistic style of the period, are accompanied by flat patterns showing the cut of the garment, thus enabling today's costumers to accurately reconstruct this apparel. A comprehensive archive that will not only be of immense value to fashion historians and students of costume design, this volume will also fascinate anyone interested in the development of artistic representation. Unabridged republication of the 2nd edition of Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian & Persian Costume and Decoration, published by Adam & Charles Black, London, 1954. Introduction. Over 250 illustrations.

General

Imprint:	Dover Publications Inc.
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Dover Fashion and Costumes
Release date:	October 2002
First published:	November 2011
Authors:	Mary G. Houston • Florence S. Hornblower
Dimensions:	235 x 165 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
Edition:	2nd New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-486-42562-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Fashion design Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Costume, clothes & fashion Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN:	0-486-42562-2
Barcode:	9780486425627

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