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Fashion in the Middle Ages / Margaret Scott.

Scott, Margaret, 1951- (author.). J. Paul Getty Museum, (issuing body.).

Summary:

Explore medieval fashions through illuminated manuscripts, from the luxurious attire of royalty to the modest clothes worn by the peasantry to medieval depictions of ancient and biblical garments. -- From back cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781606065853
  • ISBN: 1606065858
  • Physical Description: 120 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Edition: Paperback edition.
  • Publisher: Los Angeles : The J. Paul Getty Museum, [2018]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"The hardcover edition of this publication was issued on the occasion of the exhibition Fashion in the Middle Ages, on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center, Los Angeles, from May 31 to August 14, 2011"--Title page verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 120)
Formatted Contents Note:
Chapter 1 Dressing for the moment -- Stuffs of clothing -- Experiments in tailoring -- National styles -- Criticism through dress -- Clothing a tale: Romance of the rose -- Chapter 2 Dressing for the job -- Dressed to rule -- Serving God -- Academic awards -- Serving man -- Outfitting for the seasons: Spinola hours -- Chapter 3 Dressing for another time, another place -- Biblical times and the Holy Land -- Ancient Greece and Rome -- Garbing a hero: Book of the deeds of Alexander the Great.
Subject:
Clothing and dress > History > Medieval, 500-1500.
Clothing and dress in art.
Fashion in art.
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval.
Genre:
Illustrated works.

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