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● What are the 6 functions of dress in a social context? Give an example of each. |
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Designation of Gender Differences- Skirted Garments (With the exception of Kilts) are feminine, while Breeches or trousers are masculine.
Designation of Age- Breeching, When a 5-6 year old boy was given his first pair of breeches.
Designation of Status- Marital, Sociopolitical, or Occupational. (Wedding rings, Finer Fabrics such as silk, and Uniforms such as a police officers uniform.)
Identification of Group Membership- Uniform or insignia (Nazi Armbands, Masons or Shriners)
Ceremonial use of Clothing- Wedding Dresses, Graduation Clothing, Baptismal Robes.
Enhancement of Sexual Attractiveness- Padding of Dresses to make Breast appear larger; emphasizing the Bust, Waist, and Hips. |
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● What are the four basic motivations humans have for wearing clothing? And why? |
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Decoration- to help decorate one's self.
Protection- to protect against the elements or spiritual protection.
Modesty- to help give modesty to humans and their bodies.
Status- to help denote status within a culture. |
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Folk costume- the Dress of the European peasant class.
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What kind of construction is this?
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Draped dress- is created by the arrangement around the body of pieces of fabric that are folded, pleated, pinned, or belted in different ways. Usually fitting the body loosely. |
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What kind of construction is this?
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Tailored dress- Piece of material are cut and sew together. Usually fitting the body more closely and providing more warmth then draped garments do. |
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● What was the primary fabrics used in Egyptian textile production and why? |
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Linen, due to the hot/dry climate of Egypt |
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● What name two decorative motifs/symbols found in Egyptian dress? |
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you can use any of the following:
The Scarab, the Hawk, Uraeus, Vulture, Eye of Horus, Lotus Blossom, papyrus blossom, and Animal Forms. |
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● Who wore animal skins and why? |
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Skins were reserved for the most powerful element in society: Kings and Priests. |
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| What Garment is made in a T shape? |
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