Monastic clothing in Egypt: 4th century - 8th century. IF 1229. BEC 28.
IFAO| N° d'inventaire | 29431 |
| Format | 20.5 x 28 |
| Détails | 308 p., illustrated, publisher's hardcover. |
| Publication | Cairo, 2023 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782724707908 |
This book examines clothing customs and their evolution in the Egyptian monastic environment in Late Antiquity and the early Arab period. It is in line with studies that consider ancient societies through their languages, material culture, daily life, and religious practices. The research presented here is intended as a contribution to a general discussion on clothing in Egypt, and aims to encourage reflection on its role as a social marker. It involves a meticulous lexicographical study and an investigation of clothing preserved or depicted in iconography, intended to place it in the context of ancient "fashion" and to shed light on the technological changes that affected its production.
The idea of a costume specific to monastic rank seems to have appeared in Egyptian society in the mid-4th century. This "official" habit was reserved for specific situations, such as the monk's participation in the liturgy, while "ordinary" clothes were worn for daily tasks and for sleeping. Considered separately, the elements that made up the "official" habit were commonly worn at this time (with the exception of the apron and scapular), and it was only when combined that they distinguished a monk from a layperson.
This book examines clothing customs and their evolution in the Egyptian monastic environment in Late Antiquity and the early Arab period. It is in line with studies that consider ancient societies through their languages, material culture, daily life, and religious practices. The research presented here is intended as a contribution to a general discussion on clothing in Egypt, and aims to encourage reflection on its role as a social marker. It involves a meticulous lexicographical study and an investigation of clothing preserved or depicted in iconography, intended to place it in the context of ancient "fashion" and to shed light on the technological changes that affected its production.
The idea of a costume specific to monastic rank seems to have appeared in Egyptian society in the mid-4th century. This "official" habit was reserved for specific situations, such as the monk's participation in the liturgy, while "ordinary" clothes were worn for daily tasks and for sleeping. Considered separately, the elements that made up the "official" habit were commonly worn at this time (with the exception of the apron and scapular), and it was only when combined that they distinguished a monk from a layperson.