11/16/10 BR- What is fashion? What does it mean to be fashionable? Today: Chapter 12 Fashion in the Egyptian World
Break Into Groups of 3-4 Read over chapter 12 As a group come up with information about: 1.Fashion dos and donts 2.Changes in fashion 3.Clothing 4.Jewelry 5.Perfumes/Makeup 6.Accessories 7.Grooming-Hairstyles/Haircare 8.Culture: Dating and Marriage, Music, Literature Read over chapter 12 As a group come up with information about: 1.Fashion dos and donts 2.Changes in fashion 3.Clothing 4.Jewelry 5.Perfumes/Makeup 6.Accessories 7.Grooming-Hairstyles/Haircare 8.Culture: Dating and Marriage, Music, Literature
Egyptian Fashion Very little change over time Men:schenti Women: kalasiris Made from linen could include softer fabric, gold Very little change over time Men:schenti Women: kalasiris Made from linen could include softer fabric, gold Jewelry: rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings (for men and women) Jewelry served a purpose - protection from evil!
Fashion Continued.. Perfumes for both sexes festal cones – wax cones for parties Cosmetics were very important – mirrors? Shaved head – very chic! Used wigs Fashion Do and Donts on page 91 Perfumes for both sexes festal cones – wax cones for parties Cosmetics were very important – mirrors? Shaved head – very chic! Used wigs Fashion Do and Donts on page 91 Cosmetics linked with magic spells? Bes and her advice - popular fashion advisor
Assignment: Due Monday Design a cover for an Egyptian fashion magazine. Include details from chapter 12. Read Chapter 15 for Wednesday Design a cover for an Egyptian fashion magazine. Include details from chapter 12. Read Chapter 15 for Wednesday