Gouy, Audrey
(ed.)
Editorial: Oxbow Books
Colección: Ancient Textiles Series ; 41
Número de páginas: 272 págs. 28.0 x 21.0 cm
Fecha de edición: 01-01-2023
EAN: 9781789257984
ISBN: 978-1-78925-798-4
Precio (sin IVA): 53,49 €
Precio (IVA incluído): 55,63 €
This volume provides new perspectives and insights on ancient dances and their ancient textiles. Comprehension of ancient dance benefits from investigations undertaken through the lens of dress, and research on ancient dress is understood through its relation to body movement and performative rituals, thus reinforcing the progressive integration of an anthropological and sociological dimension into historical analysis of ancient textiles. For the first time, the two-way transfer of knowledge between dance studies and costume studies is connected via an innovative approach. Among the issues that are specifically addressed are the movement design of dress for dance, its sensory experience, gender and identity, re-enactment and reception. The chronological range of the book is focused on the ancient world (3rd-millennium BC to 5th-century AD), with a broad geographical definition in order to promote a comparative, interdisciplinary approach and cross-cultural dialogue.