Fashion History B.C. & Roman Time Periods
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FASHION HISTORYB.C. & ROMAN TIME PERIODS
Opener for 1/24/12: Look at the picture above from the movie “300”. Do you think this is what was actually worn in early B.C.Greek Culture?
Why or Why Not?
B.C. Fashions Roman Byzantine
Egyptian Assyrian Greek
Thomas, P.W. (2007), Ancient Costume - c800 B.C.Early Assyrian Costume History & Pictures, retrieved 01-12-12 from: http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/assyrian_clothing_pictures_assur.htm#Early_Assyria
Egyptian Dress – B.C. Linen was used exclusively as a
textile with the Egyptians because it was all they were able to grow in their area.
Dyes were from natural products and could be used to color fabrics. Often they were used as the surface decorative threads of embroidery, or in weaving patterns.
Typical Ancient Egyptian Dye ColorsBlue- a dark indigo.
○ indigo fades so it was sometimes paler blue.Red - similar to Indian red.Yellow - similar to yellow ochre.Green - similar to green bice - a dull yellow
green.Purple - a dark purple with a brownish like
tone.
Egyptian Dress – B.C.
Thomas, P.W. (2007), Ancient Costume - c800 B.C.Early Assyrian Costume History & Pictures, retrieved 01-12-12 from: http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/assyrian_clothing_pictures_assur.htm#Early_Assyria
The Shenti was the loincloth worn by Egyptian men.
The Kalasiris was a linen gown worn by Egyptian women.
THINK MOVIE: The Mummy
Egyptian Dress – B.C.
Assyrian Dress – B.C. Two simple Styles
Shawl & Tunic○ Could be worn alone or in combination with each other○ Could be long or short depending on the era and
activity
Shawl Tunic Shawl & TunicThomas, P.W. (2007), Ancient Costume - c800 B.C.Early Assyrian Costume History & Pictures, retrieved 01-12-12 from: http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/assyrian_clothing_pictures_assur.htm#Early_Assyria
Greek Dress – B.C. Cloths of basic shapes that used girdles,
belts, brooches, clasps and pins to shape the cloth around the human body.
Men & Women wore a chitonAn arrangement of folded and wrapped
fabricVary in length
Two types of chitonDoric – made from woolIonic – made from silk or linen
Thomas, P.W. (2008), Ancient Greek Costume HistoryGreek Dress - The Chiton. Retrieved 1-12-12 from: http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/ancient-greek-dress-chiton.htm
Greek – B.C.
Greek Hairstyles
Typical DressPatterns
So Which Picture is more Historically accurate?
Roman B.C. - Men The Tunic or Tunica
Dress of soldiers and workmenMade from two pieces of cloth with separate
short sleeves added
Thomas, P.W. (2008), Roman Costume History: the tunic and toga. Retrieved 01-19-12 from: http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/roman-costume-history-toga.htm
The Roman TogaWorn by Men over a Tunic by
those of higher status for socializing in town or for meetings
Typical Roman Women DressIntusium, a sleeveless under-tunic. Strophium, a bust bodice (much like
a sari bodice).Stola, worn by married women, a full
length tunic that covered the feet and had a lower border called an instita.
Fashion changes were by color of Stola or by decorative edge.
Brooches were also worn.
Roman B.C. - Women
Thomas, P.W. (2008), Roman Costume History: Roman women – Hairstyles and dress. Retrieved 01-19-12 from: http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/roman-costume-history-women-hair.htm
Roman B.C. - Women
Thomas, P.W. (2008), Roman Costume History: Roman women – Hairstyles and dress. Retrieved 01-19-12 from: http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/roman-costume-history-women-hair.htm
Roman B.C. – Women Hairstyles
Thomas, P.W. (2008), Roman Costume History: Roman women – Hairstyles and dress. Retrieved 01-19-12 from: http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/roman-costume-history-women-hair.htm
Byzantine - Men Tunica Dalmatic: heavier and shorter type
of tunic Scaramangion: a riding-coat of
Persian origin, opening down the front and normally coming to the mid-thigh
Chlamys: a semicircular cloak fastened to the right shoulder
Thomas, P.W. (2008),The Costume of new Rome. Retrieved 01-19-12 from: http://www.fashion-era.com/ancient_costume/roman-costume-history-toga.htm
Byzantine - Women Modesty was important for all except the very
rich, and most women appear almost entirely covered by rather shapeless clothes
Basic GarmentDown to the anklesHigh rounded collarTight sleeve to wristFringes and cuffs may be embroideredBelts are worn
Hair is covered with head-piece or veil.
1. Find a Partner2. Pick up Direction for the wraps from the
front.3. Choose a wrapper and a wrapee.4. Follow the directions to create ancient
historical wraps.5. Show the instructor once you are
finished.
The Shawl, Chiton or Toga