Name/Title
Designing identity : the power of textiles in late antiquityEntry/Object ID
NK8807.T46Description
"Ideals of character and beauty, and conceptions of self and society, were in flux during Late Antiquity, a period of extensive dramatic cultural upheaval for the Roman world, as the extraordinary growth of Christianity eclipsed paganism. Textiles from Late Antiquity document transformations of cultural traditions and societal values at the most intimate level of the individual body and the home. These textile artifacts are fragile, preserved only in arid conditions, often in fragments, and only rarely intact. The textiles selected for the exhibition Designing Identity at New York University's Institute for the Study of the Ancient World present an aesthetic of vibrant colors, fine materials, technical virtuosity of professional production, and variations on designs that display personal identity in the clothing of men, women, and children, as well as hopes for prosperity and protection in the textile furnishings of households. Prized for their artistry since the earliest discoveries beginning at the turn of the nineteenth century, such textiles were eagerly collected by designers, artists, scholars, museums, and captains of industry. This exhibition catalogue explores the parallel histories of ancient textile production and consumption, and the modern business of collecting Late Antique textiles. Contributors include Jennifer Ball, Edward Bleiberg, Kathrin Colburn, Helen Evans, Christine Kondoleon, Brandie Ratliff, Thelma Thomas, and Elizabeth Williams."Context
Catalog of an exhibition held at New York University's Institute for the Study of the Ancient World February 25, 2016 - May 22, 2016.Lexicon
Search Terms
clothing and dress--middle east, clothing and dress--rome, textile fabrics--ancient, textile fabrics--history, textile fabrics--mediterranean region, textile industry--historyLegacy Lexicon
Category
Exhibition catalogBook Details
Author
Thelma K. Thomas, Jennifer L. Ball, Edward BleibergPublisher
Princeton UniversityDate Published
2016Call No.
NK8807.T46ISBN
069116942X, 9780691169422Notes
Length: 152