Morris Silver
The Purpled World: Marketing Haute Couture in the Aegean Bronze Age
The Purpled World: Marketing Haute Couture in the Aegean Bronze Age
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During the Aegean Bronze Age, the spread of woolen textiles increased the demand for color, and Silver explores how Minoan and Mycenaean textile producers incorporated commercial motivation into traditional rituals. The collapse of the Mycenaean Palaces symbolizes disintegration in the textile industry.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 516 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2023
Publisher: Harvard University Press
The expansion of woolen textiles during the Aegean Bronze Age sparked a surge in demand for vibrant colors. In his captivating book, "The Purpled World," Silver delves into the intricate tapestry of Minoan and Mycenaean textile production, uncovering how these ancient societies seamlessly integrated commercial interests into their traditional rituals. Furthermore, he explores the dramatic collapse of the Mycenaean Palaces as a poignant reflection of the disintegration within the textile industry. Through meticulous research and thoughtful analysis, Silver sheds light on the complex interplay between culture, commerce, and societal change, providing a fresh perspective on the ancient world. "The Purpled World" is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient textiles, cultural history, and the fascinating complexities of ancient societies.
The expansion of woolen textiles during the Aegean Bronze Age sparked a surge in demand for vibrant colors.
In his captivating book, "The Purpled World," Silver delves into the intricate tapestry of Minoan and Mycenaean textile production, uncovering how these ancient societies seamlessly integrated commercial interests into their traditional rituals. Furthermore, he explores the dramatic collapse of the Mycenaean Palaces as a poignant reflection of the disintegration within the textile industry. Through meticulous research and thoughtful analysis, Silver sheds light on the complex interplay between culture, commerce, and societal change, providing a fresh perspective on the ancient world. "The Purpled World" is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient textiles, cultural history, and the fascinating complexities of ancient societies.
Weight: 914g
Dimension: 155 x 229 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780674272569
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