Greek Dress

Greek Dress: A Study Of The Costumes Worn In Ancient Greece, From The Pre-Hellenic Times To The Hellenistic Era is a comprehensive book written by Ethel B. Abrahams. The book is a detailed exploration of the various types of costumes worn in ancient Greece, from the earliest times to the Hellenistic era. The book provides a thorough analysis of the different types of clothing worn by the Greeks, including the chiton, the peplos, the himation, and the chlamys. It also covers the different types of accessories worn by the Greeks, such as jewelry, footwear, and headwear. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Greek dress. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of Greek dress, while the second chapter explores the pre-Hellenic period. The third chapter covers the Archaic period, while the fourth chapter focuses on the Classical period. The fifth and sixth chapters cover the Hellenistic period and the Roman influence on Greek dress, respectively. The book is filled with illustrations and photographs that help to bring the costumes to life. It also includes detailed descriptions of the fabrics and materials used in Greek dress, as well as the techniques used to create them. Overall, Greek Dress: A Study Of The Costumes Worn In Ancient Greece, From The Pre-Hellenic Times To The Hellenistic Era is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek culture and history. It provides a fascinating insight into the clothing and accessories worn by the Greeks, and how they evolved over time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.