Fashion in the Middle Ages / Margaret Scott.

Author/creator Scott, Margaret, 1951-
Other author J. Paul Getty Museum.
Format Book
Publication InfoLos Angeles : J. Paul Getty Museum, ©2011.
Description120 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Clothing and dress in art--Exhibitions.
Fashion in art--Exhibitions.
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval--Exhibitions.

Contents Dressing for the moment -- Stuffs of clothing -- Experiments in tailoring -- National styles -- Criticism through dress -- Clothing a tale: Romance of the rose -- Dressing for the job -- Dressed to rule -- Serving God -- Academic awards -- Serving man -- Outfitting for the seasons: Spinola hours -- 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.
Abstract 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.
General note"This publication is issued in conjunction with the exhibition Fashion in the Middle Ages, on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum from May 31 to August 14, 2011."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 120).
LCCN 2010040059
ISBN9781606060612 (hardcover)
ISBN1606060619 (hardcover)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks ND3344 .S36 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold