Costumes of the Greeks and Romans Contributor(s): Hope, Thomas (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486200213 ISBN-13: 9780486200217 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1962 Annotation: For over 150 years considered among the finest, most accurate, most useful renderings of authentic costumes from these early civilizations. Carefully copied from ancient vases and statuary, these engravings combine unusual clarity of style with unquestioned authenticity. Over 700 illustrations depict all classes and occupations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Art | History - Ancient & Classical - Antiques & Collectibles | Textiles & Costume - Design | Clip Art |
Dewey: 391.093 |
LCCN: 62002519 |
Series: Dover Fashion and Costumes |
Physical Information: 0.85" H x 5.67" W x 8.21" (1.04 lbs) 352 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From headdresses to sandals, from warrior's armor to priestess's robes, the authentic costumes of people from all walks of life in the Roman and Greek civilizations are here pictured comprehensively and clearly. Three hundred finely drawn, detailed engravings (containing over 700 illustrations) show just what was worn by the poets, philosophers, priests and priestesses, peasants, Bacchanalians, emperors, generals, Amazons, and virgins of a bygone age. |