The Ionic dress is more ornamental and richer than the Doric. This style became popular later in Greek history and was more complicated.
The Ionic dress in Ancient Greece.
Category: Ancient
Decoration, taken from various periods of Greek Art.
Decoration, taken from various periods of Greek Art. Specimens of Antefix, Meanders, mosaic-work. Frieze and corona ornaments.
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The transition from Doric to Ionic dress style in late ancient Greece.
Ionic dress. Compared to modern dress, it was an easy, comfortable, simple style of clothing.
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Assyrian Trinkets. Jewels, Adornments, precious stones and gold.
Besides domestic articles, and articles of attire, the Phoenicians also manufactured all kinds of knick-knacks and trinkets.
Literature
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Assyrian Footwear. Shoes, Sandals, Boots, Stockings.
The feet of the Assyrians were covered by sandals with uppers, embracing the heel, and leaving the instep and toes uncovered.
Textile design of the Assyrians. Materials, manufacture, colors, culture.
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The different forms of sleeves on Assyrian clothing.
The sleeve shapes of Assyrian clothing. Assyrian woman’s costume. Costumes for both sexes.
Richly ornamented and embroidered Assyrian Skirts.
Assyrian dresses were richly ornamented, the opening of the dress and the bottom of the skirt bearing a double row of rosettes and long fringes
The Rex Sacrorum also known as Rex Sacrificulus.
The Rex Sacrorum (“king of sacrifices”), also known as Rex Sacrificulus was one of the highest Roman priests.
Greek doric. Costumes during the so-called Golden Age of Greece.
You will notice, from the Doric column in front of which they are standing, how closely the simple, open, unelaborated costume blends with the earlier Greek architecture.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com
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