Winner of the Erazm Majewski Award in archeological publications from the Division I: Humanities and Social Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences!
This lavishly illustrated book provides a comprehensive analysis of clothing in Late Period Egypt (750 to 332 BC) through a comparison of representations on reliefs, paintings, and statues to preserved textiles, and supplemented by references in ancient texts. It shows the historical evolution of clothing that extends far beyond the Late Period. The book reveals the influence of archaism and innovation, as well as how clothes reflect geography, ethnicity, and social roles. It provides some new criteria for dating and interpretation of representations through careful examination of changes in Egyptian fashion. The resulting work is of value to anyone studying dress in ancient Egypt and other areas of the ancient world.
"... A. Hallmannâs work remains an essential reference, first and foremost because of the treasury of visual material which it conveniently places at oneâs fingertips." - Robert Steven Bianchi, in: JARCE 60 (2024)
Aleksandra Hallman (Ph.D. University of Warsaw) is Assistant Professor at the Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures, Polish Academy of Sciences. Her previous publications focus on dress studies and the art and archaeology of Late Period Egypt. Her fieldwork centres on the temples of Karnak and Medinet Habu.
Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations How to Use This Book Notes on the Transliteration and Transcription of Egyptian Names and Words
1 Introduction: Researching Late Period Egyptian Clothing
â1.1âPurpose of the Study
â1.2âDifficulties and Challenges: Preliminary Observations
â1.3âPrivate Clothing / Non-royal Clothing
â1.4âChronological Framework
â1.5âCorpus of Visual Sources and Their Limitations
â1.6âMethods and Methodology
2 Ancient Egyptian Garments
â2.1âTwo Groups of Egyptian Garments
â2.2âLinen and Egyptian Garments
â2.3âRepresented vs. Excavated Garments
â2.4âReading Ancient Egyptian Garments from Iconographic and Archaeological Sources
â2.5âNomenclature of Egyptian Clothing
â2.6âAnalysis of Rendered Garments
3 Male Clothing
â3.1âKiltsâIntroduction
â3.2âHip-Cloth (Open Kilt)
â3.3âShort and Long Kilts
â3.4âHigh-Waisted Kilt
â3.5âOther Kilts
â3.6âShendjyt (Kilt Type 6)
â3.7âSashes
â3.8âTunic and Single-Strap Undergarment
â3.9âPelt Vestment
â3.10âShawls and Cloaks
4 Female Clothing
â4.1âIntroduction
â4.2âWomen in Late Period Art
â4.3âDresses before the Late Period
â4.4âWraparound Dresses (Type 1)
â4.5âWraparound Dress Tied under Breast (Type 2)
â4.6âBead-Net Dress (Type 3)
â4.7âTunics (Type 4)
â4.8âConclusion
Appendix 1: Typology of Late Period Clothing Appendix 2: Chronology Bibliography Index
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The book is addressed to Egyptologists, archaeologists, and art historians, but it is of value to everyone studying clothing in ancient Egypt and in other areas of the ancient world.