Dress in Mediterranean Antiquity: Greeks, Romans, Jews, Christians

A comprehensive guide to dress and religion in the Greco-Roman World and the Mediterranean basin, drawing on insights from anthropology, religious studies, biblical studies, sociology, classics, and Jewish studies. It explores the variety of functions of dress in communication and identity, including clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, and hairstyles. The book combines essays from over twenty scholars and provides a unique overview of different approaches to dress in ancient societies and the contemporary world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 25 March 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive guide delves into the fascinating intersection of dress and religion in the Greco-Roman World and the Mediterranean basin, drawing upon insights from anthropology, religious studies, biblical studies, sociology, classics, and Jewish studies. The book explores a wide range of aspects, including clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, and hairstyles, to unravel the diverse functions of dress in communication and the establishment and defense of identity.

The volume begins by examining the perspectives of scholars from various disciplines, including classics, anthropology, religious studies, and sociology, who study dress. It then delves into the materials used in clothing, such as depictions in sculpture and Egyptian mummy portraits.

The third and largest section of the book focuses on dress in specific contexts, beginning with Greece and Rome and extending to Jewish and Christian dress, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between dress, clothing, and religion. By combining essays from over twenty scholars from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, the book offers a unique overview of different approaches to and contexts of dress in a single volume, fostering a deeper understanding of dress within ancient societies and its relevance in the contemporary world.

This comprehensive guide provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between dress and religion, shedding light on the cultural, social, and historical significance of clothing and its role in shaping individuals and communities throughout the Greco-Roman World and the Mediterranean basin.

Weight: 990g
Dimension: 196 x 253 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780567684653