This richly illustrated book presents a selection of the rich and
varied iconographic material from the Scandinavian Late Iron Age (AD
400-1050) depicting clothed human figures, from an archaeological
textile and clothing perspective. The source material consists of five
object categories: gold foils, gold bracteates, helmet plaques,
jewelry, and textile tapestries and comprises over 1000 different
images of male and female costumes which are then systematically
examined in conjunction with our present knowledge of archaeological
textiles. In particular, the study explores the question of whether
the selected images complement the archaeological clothing sources,
through a new analytical tool which enables us to compare and contrast
the object categories in regard to material, function, chronology,
context and interpretation. The tool is used to record and analyze the
numerous details of the iconographic costumes, and to facilitate a
clear and easy description. This deliberate use of explicit costume
shapes enhances our interpretation and understanding of the Late Iron
Age clothing tradition. Thus, the majority of the costumes depicted
are identified in the Scandinavian archaeological textile record,
demonstrating that the depictions are a reliable source of research
for both iconographical costume and archaeological clothing. The book
contributes with new information on social, regional and chronological
differences in clothing traditions from ca. AD 400 to the Viking Age.
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Scandinavian Late Iron Age Costume Iconography
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781785702167
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxbow Books
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter