Keywords
Old Testament, costume, design, Mesopotamia, Bible, visual, scripture, historical clothing, historical garment, historical fabric
Abstract
This report offers visual costume research support for artists working on Old Testament Bible projects, with an historical overview of Mesopotamia and how to understand its historical clothing pieces, an annotated listing of the best research sources, a list of garment and fabric terms for the 4000 BC to 0 AD period, and sample sketches from historical artifacts to suggest how to interpret the original research images the artist will encounter.
Original Publication Citation
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Scanlon, Rory R., "Old Testament Costume Resource Guide" (2015). Faculty Publications. 1595.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/1595
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2015-11-24
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/3514
Language
English
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Theatre and Media Arts
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Biblical Studies Commons, Christianity Commons, Comparative Methodologies and Theories Commons, History of Art, Architecture, and Archaeology Commons, History of Christianity Commons, History of Religion Commons, History of Religions of Eastern Origins Commons, Mormon Studies Commons, Other History Commons, Other Religion Commons, Practical Theology Commons