Who Is Cesare Vecellio's Clothing In Venice?
Jane Bridgeman discusses possible reasons that Cesare Vecellio might have had for publishing Degli Habiti Antichi, et Moderni (1590). Vecellio’s publication contained woodcuts of local and international garments and was accompanied by text describing gave the fibres and materials in the garments, and the signification of the garments to the lives of the wearers.
First, Bridgeman presents the possibility that Vecellio published his work to record events for posterity. During his life, Venice was affected by wartime which had an effect on many Italians and reminded them of the fleeting and fragile nature of life. She explains that previously men and women dressed primarily in black as frequent change of clothing was considered a symptom of future
First, Bridgeman presents the possibility that Vecellio published his work to record events for posterity. During his life, Venice was affected by wartime which had an effect on many Italians and reminded them of the fleeting and fragile nature of life. She explains that previously men and women dressed primarily in black as frequent change of clothing was considered a symptom of future