Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Persian Costume by Mary G. Houston (English)

Description: Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Persian Costume by Mary G. Houston A archive of immense value to fashion historians and students of costume design. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 peoples lives improved socially and economically. But even then, the drapery was light and tended to accent the bodys 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 todays 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. Table of Contents SECTION I ANCIENT EGYPTIAN COSTUME INTRODUCTION I. COSTUMES OF THE OLD KINGDOM II. THE MIDDLE KINGDOM III. "COSTUMES IN THE NEW EMPIRE, COMMENCING WITH THOSE OF THE 18TH DYNASTY (1576 B.C.)" IV. "MILITARY COSTUME, CHIEFLY THAT OF THE NEW EMPIRE" V. "PRIESTS, MUSICIANS AND MANUAL WORKERS" VI. FOREIGNERS AS DEPICTED BY EGYPTIAN ARTISTS VII. THE CONSTRUCTION OR SHAPING OF ANCIENT EGYPTIAN COSTUME VIII. EGYPTIAN ORNAMENT SECTION II ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIAN COSTUME INTRODUCTION IX. SUMERIAN STYLE IN COSTUME X. BABYLONIAN STYLE IN COSTUME XI. ASSYRIAN STYLE IN COSTUME SECTION III ANCIENT PERSIAN COSTUME INTRODUCTION XII. "ACHAEMENID, SELEUCID, ARSACID AND SASSANID PERSIAN COSTUME" BIBLIOGRAPHY Long Description Over 250 illustrations, drawn in the artistic style of the period, depict apparel worn by Egyptian royalty, manual workers, and military, as well as by ancient Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Flat patterns show cut of the garments, enabling todays costumers to accurately reconstruct this apparel. A comprehensive archive. Details ISBN0486425622 Pages 208 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Year 2002 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0486425622 ISBN-13 9780486425627 Format Paperback Publication Date 2002-10-24 Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 391.0093 Author Mary G. Houston Short Title ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MESOPOTAMIAN Series Dover Fashion and Costumes Language English Media Book Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified UK Release Date 2002-10-24 AU Release Date 2002-10-24 NZ Release Date 2002-10-24 US Release Date 2002-10-24 Edition Description 2nd New edition Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78525427;

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