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The World of Roman Costume
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The World of Roman Costume

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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.

Author Biography:

Judith Lynn Sebesta, professor of classics at the University of South Dakota, is the author of Carl Orff: Carmina Burana Cantiones Profanae. Larissa Bonfante is professor of classics at New York University. Her current research is on the representation of nudity in antiquity.
Release date NZ
December 30th, 1994
Audiences
  • Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Undergraduate
Contributors
  • Edited by Judith Lynn Sebesta
  • Edited by Larissa Bonfante
Illustrations
191 illustrations
Pages
320
Dimensions
216x279x20
ISBN-13
9780299138547
Product ID
3892525

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