Exam 1: Crete/ Greece Flashcards
What is a Meander?
A decorative border constructed by a continuous line.
The shape would form a motif.
What type of fabric did the Greeks use?
They used linen, wool, silk, and cotton.
MOST COMMON: linen and wool!!
Is spinning and weaving considered to be a noble position?
YES!
Queens and Goddesses where weavers
Who was the first person to work with wool?
Athena
What color was Grecian costumes?
They were all kinds of colors!
Although, we do not know a specific color. They are NOT all white.
What is a Chiton?
Similar to a tunic, but does not have any seams.
- It’s secured at the shoulder with pins and at the waist with a belt.
- Fabric blouses over the belt
What is a Himation?
A large rectangular piece of fabric that wraps around the body
What is a Chlamy?
A rectangular cloak of leather r wool pinned at the shoulder.
What is a Perizoma?
A fancy name for lion cloth
What is a Diplex?
A small rectangle fabric that drapes the same as a himation
What is a Chlamydon?
A more complicated version for the women’s diplex.
AKA fabric pleated into the band
What is a Petasos?
A hat with a wide brim
What is a PIlos?
A narrow brimmed or non- brimmed hat
What is a Phrygian Bonnet?
A cap that’s padded high with a peak.
- Generally falls forward,
What did the Greeks wear for footwear?
Men and Women both wore sandals
