Greek and Roman Dress from A to Z

<p>Who dressed as a woman in an attempt to commit adultery with Julius Caesar‘s wife? How did the ancient Greeks make blusher from seaweed? Just how does one wear a toga? <br>If as many claim the importance of clothes lies in their detail then this a book that no sartorially savvy Classicist should be without. Greek and Roman Dress from A to Z is an alphabetized compendium of styles and accessories that form the well-known classical image: a reference source of stitches drapery hairstyles colours fabrics and jewellery and an analysis of the intricate system of social meanings that they comprise. <br>The entries range in length from a few lines to a few pages and cover individual aspects of dress alongside surveys of wider topics and illuminating socio-cultural analysis drawn from ancient art literature and archaeology. For those who want to take their reading further there are references to both primary sources and modern scholarship. <br>This book is be fascinating for anyone delving into it with an interest in style and dress and an invaluable companion for any classicist.</p>