Cambridge University Press eBooks· 2015· Book chapter
Body, Dress, and Identity in Ancient Greece
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Short summary
This book applies modern dress theory to ancient Greek evidence, reconstructing the social meanings of the dressed body and synthesizing diverse sources.
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Key points
- Applies modern dress theory to ancient Greek evidence.
- Reconstructs the social meanings of the dressed body in ancient Greece.
- Synthesizes literary, visual, and archaeological sources.
- Offers fresh insights into ancient Greek society through dress.
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Abstract
This is the first general monograph on ancient Greek dress in English to be published in more than a century. By applying modern dress theory to the ancient evidence, this book reconstructs the social meanings attached to the dressed body in ancient Greece. Whereas many scholars have focused on individual aspects of ancient Greek dress, from the perspectives of literary, visual, and archaeological sources, this volume synthesizes the diverse evidence and offers fresh insights into this essential aspect of ancient society. Intended to be accessible to nonspecialists as well as classicists, students as well as academic professionals, this book will find a wide audience.
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