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New. In ancient Rome, the subtlest details in dress helped to distinguish between levels of social and moral hierarchy. Clothes were a key part of the sign systems of Roman civilization - a central aspect of its visual language, for women as well as men. This engaging book collects and examines artistic evidence and literary references to female clothing, cosmetics and ornament in Roman antiquity, deciphering their meaning and revealing what it meant to be an adorned woman in Roman society. Cosmetics, ornaments and fashion were often considered frivolous, wasteful or deceptive, which reflects ancient views about the nature of women. However, Kelly Olson uses literary evidence to argue that women often took pleasure in fashioning themselves, and many treated adornment as a significant activity, enjoying the social status, influence and power that it signified. This study makes an important contribution to our knowledge of Roman women and is essential reading for anyone interested in ancient Roman life. ISBN 0415414768 9780415414760 [GB]
ISBN10: 0415414768, ISBN13: 9780415414760, [publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd] Softcover New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. [Southport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2008]
Paperback / softback. New. Collects and examines evidence and references to female clothing, cosmetics and ornament in Roman antiquity, deciphering their meaning and revealing what it meant to be an adorned woman in Roman society. This book argues that Roman women took pleasure in fashioning themselves, enjoying the social status, influence and power that it signified. ISBN 0415414768 9780415414760 [GB]
ISBN10: 0415414768, ISBN13: 9780415414760, [publisher: Routledge] Softcover New. Fast Shipping and good customer service [Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2008]
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Routledge, Date: 2008-06-18. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 2008. Routledge ISBN 0415414768 9780415414760 [US]
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