Description
Book SynopsisWeaving in Stones: Garments and Their Accessories in the Mosaic Art of Eretz Israel in Late Antiquity is the first book to trace and document the garments and their accessories worn by some 245 figures represented on approximately 41 mosaic floors (some only partially preserved) that once decorated both public and private structures within the historical-geographical area of Eretz Israel in Late Antiquity. After identifying, describing and cataloguing the various articles of clothing, a typological division differentiating between men’s, women’s and children’s clothing is followed by a discussion of their iconographic formulae and significance, including how the items of clothing and accessories were employed and displayed and their ideological and social significance. The book is copiously illustrated with photographs of mosaics and other artistic media from throughout the Greek, Roman and Byzantine world, with particular emphasis on the examples from Eretz Israel.
Table of ContentsPart I: Men’s Clothing: The Typological Context of Dress and Costume Accessories in the Mosaics of Eretz Israel in Late Antiquity Chapter 1: The Tunic (Tunica) and Its Decoration
Chapter 2: The Exomis
Chapter 3: Garments Worn on the Lower Torso
Chapter 4: Garments Made of Animal Skin: Nebris
Chapter 5: Overgarments
Part II: Men's Clothing: The Iconographic Context Chapter 6: Huntsmen
Chapter 7: Soldiers
Chapter 8: Diners and Servants
Chapter 9: Laborers: Pipers and Shepherds, Vintners, Fishermen and Sailors, Herders, Builders and Horsemen
Chapter 10: Clothing Worn by Biblical Figures in Synagogue Mosaics in Eretz Israel
Chapter 11: Clothing Worn by Figures in Church Mosaics in Eretz Israel
Chapter 12: Clothing Worn by Mythological Figures
Chapter 13: Personifications
Part III: Women’s Clothing: The Typological Context Chapter 14: Women’s Clothing as Reflected in Ancient Sources
Chapter 15: Tunics
Chapter 16: Garments in Greek Style
Chapter 17: Items of Clothing Covering the Lower Torso
Chapter 18: Overgarments
Part IV: Women’s Clothing: The Iconographic Context Chapter 19: Nursing Women
Chapter 20: Mythological Figures and Their Garments
Chapter 21: Personifications
Part V: Garments Worn by Babies, Infants and Youths: The Typological Context Chapter 22: Children’s Tunics
Chapter 23: Garments Worn over the Lower Torso
Chapter 24: Garments Worn over the Upper Torso
Part VI: Garments Worn by Babies, Infants and Youths: The Iconographic Context Chapter 25: Garments Worn by Babies, Infants and Youths
Part VII: Clothing Accessories Chapter 26: Jewellery
Chapter 27: Head and Neck Coverings
Chapter 28: Belts
Chapter 29: Shoes
General Summary
Appendix I
