All 500 woodcut illustrations from the famous 16th-century compendium: nobles, matrons, peasants, more. New English captions. Includes clothing from Italy, France, Spain, England, Northern Europe, Germany, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, European Turkey, Africa, Asia, and America.

The first comprehensive study on the role of Italian fashion and Italian literature, this book analyzes clothing and fashion as described and represented in literary texts and costume books in the Italy of the 16th and 17th centuries. Writing Fashion in Early Modern Italy emphasizes the centrality of Italian literature and culture for understanding modern theories of fashion and gauging its impact in the shaping of codes of civility and taste in Europe and the West. Using literature to uncover what has been called the ’animatedness of clothing,’ author Eugenia Paulicelli explores the political meanings that clothing produces in public space. At the core of the book is the idea that the texts examined here act as maps that, first, pinpoint the establishment of fashion as a social institution of modernity; and, second, gauge the meaning of clothing at a personal and a political level. As well as Castiglione’s The Book of the Courtier and Cesare Vecellio’s The Clothing of the Renaissance World, the author looks at works by Italian writers whose books are not yet available in English translation, such as those by Giacomo Franco, Arcangela Tarabotti, and Agostino Lampugnani. Pay... [Read More]

This Christopher Columbus/Explorer kids costume comes with coat with attached tunic, hat, belt and map. Shoes and socks are not included.

Includes: Hat, coat, shirt, belt and pants.

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Bascinet helmet with klappvisor (also known as Pig Face or Hund Skull) was a successor of Great Helm it had improved breathing abilities and most significantly - curved shapes to reduce impact from the blows. This helmet was used by noble and wealthy knights in German, Italian and most Central European armies in Late Medieval and Early Renaissance era. Today the Pig Face helmet is especially popular amongst live-action role players (LARP) and in stage plays or medieval re-enactment. This helmet is a good value for your money. A dream gift for any boy. Please check my feedback and see by yourselves how pleased are my customers and their children. The item is better than it's picture. Children will really love it and even adults adore it's authenticity.

The Pirate Dressing is a unique line of adult pirate costume, with a team of designers who create new - fashionable renaissance designs. We are keen about producing admiring and attractive collections of outfits. FeaturesEarly Renaissance ShirtMade from durable & comfortable rayon viscose fabric, this shirt has been designed to take you back in the history to learn, admire and feel the moments of renaissance timesWe decorated the shirt with ruffled collar around V- shaped neck to add extra blend of stylish charmThe elasticized cuffs make it easy & comfortable to useSpecificationsColor: WhiteSize: Large- SKU:

Renaissance in Italy; The Age of the Despots

Renaissance in Italy: The Age of the Despots