Introduction -- Ancient Greek dress and modern dress theory -- Bodies in ancient Greece -- Body modification -- Garments -- Accessories -- The body as dress -- Social contexts of dress -- Conclusion
Summary
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
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-350) and index
Notes
Publisher's web page (Cambridge University Press, viewed January 8, 2015)
