The past two decades have witnessed a proliferation of scholarship on dress in the ancient world. These recent studies have established the extent to which Gree

The past two decades have witnessed a proliferation of scholarship on dress in the ancient world. These recent studies have established the extent to which Gree

Insights from anthropology, religious studies, biblical studies, sociology, classics, and Jewish studies are here combined to provide a cutting-edge guide to dr

Whilst seemingly simple garments such as the tunic remained staples of the classical wardrobe, sources from the period reveal a rich variety of changing styles

This book is an exploration of the ideals and values of the ascetic and monastic life, as expressed through clothes. Clothes are often seen as an extension of u