This scrupulously researched and abundantly illustrated book includes 315 drawings based on renderings by artists of the period to achieve utmost accuracy and authenticity.Included are elaborate examples of Aegean costume, Doric and Ionic styles of dress for women, Greek and Roman armor, graceful and intricately arranged Roman togas, the tunica — roomy, wide-sleeved apparel; and the pallium, a cloak-like garment. Ornate vestments of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Byzantine costumes are carefully described and portrayed, as are styles of hairdressing, jewelry, and other decorative elements.An excellent reference for the history classroom, the volume also includes instructions and flat patterns showing the cut of sample garments, making it easy for costume designers to reproduce period apparel. This book will be valuable as well to costume historians and art students interested in the development of representative art.

By the sixth century of the common era the Roman Empire already had many hundreds of years of accumulated ceremony embedded in its government, and practical science embodied in its army.The transition from Republic to Imperium and the more hierarchical structure that entailed, and the absorption of Christianity into state processes, had pushed the development of court ceremonial apace, and particularly driven its embodiment and display in ever more opulent regalia. The regalia embraced not only garments of distinctive form and decoration, but also both dress and non-dress accessories. It was crucial in displaying rank and function on an everyday basis, yet was also varied considerably for special occasions. Military dress largely reflected forms current amongst ordinary men, but with an emphasis on functionality, eschewing the excesses of fashion.Detailed literary and artistic sources, archaeology and insights derived from reconstruction and practical experience has gone into creating an incredibly lavish picture of the clothing of the longest-enduring political entity in history.

Rome: The Complete Series (Repackage/BD)Four hundred years after the founding of the Republic, Rome is the wealthiest city in the world, a cosmopolitan metropolis of one million people, epicenter of a sprawling empire. But now, the city's foundations are crumbling, eaten away by corruption and excess...And two soldiers unwittingly become entwined in historical events, their fates inexorably tied to the fate of Rome itself. The entire award-winning, critically-acclaimed series will be available as a Blu-ray gift set, just in time for the holiday season.]]>

The Roman Empress Adult Costume is a beautiful costume fit for a true Roman beauty! It's great for toga parties! This costume features a dress with attached drape, two medallions, and armbands! It's just the costume you need for Halloween, character or historical reenactments, parties, plays, parades, family occasions and other holiday productions and

Type: Doctor/ Surgeon/ Nurse Costume Set Material: Polyester/PlasticDoctor costume set including 9 piece: lab coat, face mask, stethoscope, thermometer, reflex hammer, blood pressure utensil, safe scissors, safe syringe, adhesive bandage Surgeon costume set including 10 piece: surgical top, surgical pants, matching hat, stethoscope, thermometer, reflex hammer, blood pressure utensil, safe scissors, safe syringe, adhesive bandage Nurse costume set including: Pink t-shirt, pants, a matching hat, a stethoscope, a syringe and other medical utensils toys.Recommend Age: 3 to 6 years oldOne Size fits most:Garment length: 18.1 inch (46cm)Garment Chest Circumference: 29.1 inch (74cm)TopTie doctor/surgeon role play costume set would be perfect

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