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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Loincloth | earliest male garment; simple wrapped cloth worn in Ancient Egypt |
| Schenti | wrapped skirt for Egyptian men, often pleated for high rank |
| Kalasiris | long linen sheath dress worn by Egyptian women |
| Pectoral | large decorative chest ornament symbolizing wealth/status |
| Linen | primary Egyptian fabric; lightweight for hot climate |
| Wigs (Egypt) | used for ceremony, status display, hygiene, and beauty |
| Kaunakes | Mesopotamian skirt made of tufted fleece; earliest woven garment |
| Mesopotamian Shawl | wrapped drapery that evolved into later cloak styles |
| Mesopotamian Textiles | first region to shift from fur → woven cloth |
| Chiton | Greek tunic made from a rectangular piece of cloth |
| Peplos | Greek women’s garment folded at the top and pinned at shoulders |
| Himation | large Greek wrap worn over chiton |
| Chlamys | short military cloak worn by Greek men |
| Greek Draping | non-tailored construction emphasizing natural form |
| Dalmatica | Byzantine tunic decorated with clavi (vertical stripes) |
| Clavi | vertical decorative stripes on Byzantine tunics |
| Paludamentum | Byzantine imperial cloak fastened with a brooch |
| Loros | long embroidered scarf worn by Byzantine royalty |
| Purple Dye | symbolized imperial authority in Byzantine dress |
| Byzantine Textiles | known for silk, gold thread, and heavy ornamentation |
| Braies | medieval men’s linen underpants |
| Early European Cloaks | outer garment for warmth, rank, and protection |
| Christian Modesty | Christianity influenced covered silhouettes in early Europe |
| Cotehardie | fitted, buttoned garment showing early tailoring |
| Houppelande | voluminous medieval gown with very long sleeves |
| Coif | close-fitting linen cap worn under veils/hoods |
| Liripipe | long tail attached to medieval hoods |
| Gothic Silhouette | long, slender, vertical line in Gothic fashion |
| Doublet | Renaissance men’s fitted jacket |
| Hose | tight leg coverings for Renaissance men |
| Codpiece | padded covering for the opening of men’s hose |
| Chemise | base undergarment worn under gowns |
| Farthingale | hoop structure creating cone-shaped skirts in Renaissance |
| Stays / Corset | torso-shaping undergarment in Renaissance and Rococo |
| Renaissance Textiles | velvet, brocade, silk indicating wealth/status |
| Humanism | influenced Renaissance clothing to emphasize the human form |
| Justaucorps | long decorated Baroque men's coat |
| Periwig | full-bottomed Baroque wig worn by elite men |
| Louis XIV Influence | heavily formal, luxurious dress codes at Versailles |
| Baroque Aesthetic | heavy, dramatic, formal, dark styles |
| Rococo Aesthetic | light, playful, pastel, feminine style |
| Sack Gown / Sacque | loose gown with Watteau pleats |
| Watteau Pleats | deep back pleats falling from the neckline |
| Paniers | side hoops creating very wide skirts |
| Polonaise | skirt style lifted with loops/tapes |
| Fichu | modesty scarf worn at neckline |
| Calash | hood with hoops to protect tall hairstyles |
| Engageant Sleeves | ruffled lace sleeve-ends in Rococo gowns |
| Eschelles | ladder of bows worn on corset stomacher |
| Open Gown | gown with open front showing corset/petticoat |
| Robe à la Française | gown with fitted front and Watteau back pleats |
| Robe à l’Anglaise | fitted gown with structured back |
| Macaronis | men with exaggerated, French-inspired fashion in Rococo |
| Waistcoat | men's vest that shortened during Rococo era |
| Ancient Draping | non-tailored rectangular garments |
| Textile Development | progression from fur to woven wool to silk |
| Byzantine Silk | luxury silk industry of Byzantium |
| Egyptian Symbolism | clothing motifs representing gods and social class |
| Mesopotamian Innovation | adoption of tufted + woven fabrics |
| Medieval Layers | multiple garments worn for warmth and hierarchy |
| Gothic Tailoring | buttons, fitted garments, shaped silhouettes |
| Renaissance Silhouette | structured torso + cone-shaped skirts |
| Baroque Power Dressing | fashion used to reinforce royal authority |
| Rococo Femininity | lace, bows, florals, soft colors |
| Native American Fringe | contributed fringe style to Western fashion |
| Native American Beadwork | influenced decorative arts in later fashion |
| Native American Moccasins | footwear style adapted into Western shoes |
| Ancient Egypt Climate | lighter fabrics due to desert environment |
| Greek Philosophy | influenced simple, harmonious clothing shapes |
| Byzantine Christianity | religious symbolism woven into garments |
| Medieval Sumptuary Laws | laws controlling who could wear luxury items |
| Renaissance Trade | global textiles (silk, dyes) increasing variety |
| Baroque Wigs | exaggerated wigs symbolizing wealth and rank |
| Rococo Hairstyles | tall hairstyles requiring structural support |
| Polonaise Mechanism | loops inside the skirt creating puffed shape |
| Engageant Details | lace ruffles at sleeve ends |
| Eschelles Meaning | French for “ladder,” decorative bows |
| Cone vs Side Hoop | farthingale = cone; paniers = side width |
| Greek vs Roman Influence | Greece = draped; Rome = more structured |
| Draped vs Tailored | progress from Ancient → Gothic → Renaissance |
| Court Dress | formal clothing required at royal courts |