Body, Dress, and Identity in Ancient Greece by Mireille M. Lee (English) Paperba

Description: Body, Dress, and Identity in Ancient Greece by Mireille M. Lee 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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, and students as well as academic professionals, this book will find a wide audience. Author Biography Mireille M. Lee is Professor of History of Art and Classical Studies at Vanderbilt University, Tennessee. She has published widely on various aspects of ancient Greek dress. She has held fellowships from the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, the American Council of Learned Societies, the Center for Hellenic Studies, the Packard Foundation for the Humanities, and the Whiting Foundation. Her research and teaching focus on gender issues in antiquity and the modern world. She is currently at work on her next book, on the relationship between ancient Greek mirrors and the goddess Aphrodite. Table of Contents 1. Greek dress and dress theory; 2. Bodies in ancient Greece; 3. Body modification; 4. Garments; 5. Accessories; 6. The body as dress; 7. Social contexts of dress. Review Lee pulls together a variety of topics with sophistication. This book will hold special appeal for anyone working on dress, Greek art, gender, or the history of classical scholarship, but so much ground is covered that any reader will find something of interest. It achieves approachability without succumbing to superficiality and is a pleasure to read. It will become a resource for reimaging Greek dress (and perhaps even ancient dress more generally). Laura Gawlinski, Bryn Mawr Classical Review Promotional Applying modern dress theory to ancient evidence, this book reconstructs the social meanings attached to the dressed body in ancient Greece. Review Quote "Lee pulls together a variety of topics with sophistication. This book will hold special appeal for anyone working on dress, Greek art, gender, or the history of classical scholarship, but so much ground is covered that any reader will find something of interest. It achieves approachability without succumbing to superficiality and is a pleasure to read. It will become a resource for reimaging Greek dress (and perhaps even ancient dress more generally)." Laura Gawlinski, Bryn Mawr Classical Review Promotional "Headline" Applying modern dress theory to ancient evidence, this book reconstructs the social meanings attached to the dressed body in ancient Greece. Description for Bookstore 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. Description for Library 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. Details ISBN1107662532 Author Mireille M. Lee Pages 381 Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2018 ISBN-10 1107662532 ISBN-13 9781107662537 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 391.00938 Affiliation Vanderbilt University, Tennessee Publication Date 2018-08-30 Language English UK Release Date 2018-08-30 AU Release Date 2018-08-30 NZ Release Date 2018-08-30 Illustrations 2 Tables, unspecified; 105 Halftones, unspecified; 105 Halftones, black and white; 5 Line drawings, black and white Alternative 9781107055360 Audience Professional & Vocational 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:118994843;

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