Fashion in the Middle Ages /
Scott, Margaret,1951-
J. Paul Getty Museum.
Los Angeles, Calif. : J. Paul Getty Museum,
c2011.
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.
"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."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 120).
pt. 1. Dressing for the moment -- Stuffs of clothing -- Experiments in tailoring -- National styles -- Criticism through dress -- Clothing a tale: Romance of the rose -- pt. 2. Dressing for the job -- Dressed to rule -- Serving God -- Academic awards -- Serving man -- Outfitting for the seasons: Spinola hours -- pt. 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 -- Glossary of dress and fabric terms.
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.
Clothing and dress in art
Fashion in art
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval