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anotheranonHoping I can go, but determined not to be heartbroken if I can't, as I've seen her speak on at least one of these subjects before:
Robin Netherton Lectures in DC October 16, 2004.
I will be giving a full day of lectures in the
Washington DC area (Silver Spring, MD) on Saturday,
Oct. 16. There will be five lectures:
-- "The Gothic Fitted Dress."
-- "The Greenland Gored Gown."
-- "The 15th Century V-Necked Gown."
-- "When Medieval Meets Victorian: The Roots of
Modern Costume Sources"
-- "The Problem of Women's Heraldic Dress"
The Cost is $35.00 for those who pre-register. If
space is still available, cost at the door will be
$50.00. To pre-register, mail your check or money
order to Jerry Rorstrom-Lee, 600 Cedar Street NW,
Washington, DC 20012. Make Checks payable to
Jeraldine Rorstrom-Lee.
The classes will be at the Sligo-Dennis Avenue
Recreation Center at Sligo-Dennis Avenue Local Park (10200 Sligo Creek Parkway) in Silver Spring,
Maryland. The recreation center has some kitchen
facilities including a refrigerator and a warming oven. You can conviently drive to fast food and restaurants from the rec center, but none are within immediate walking distance. The facility is handicapped accessible. There is parking, but since it's shared with all those using the park, car pooling or using the Metro subway is suggested.
Classes will start at 9:00 and will last until about 5 to 6.
The Classes are:
The Gothic Fitted Dress
The fitted fashion popular throughout much of
Europe in the late 14th century and early 15th century has been the object of much speculation, regarding such matters as who wore it, how it was made, and even what it was called. (The term "cotehardie," often applied to this style, was most likely not the term used by the women who wore it.) A detailed analysis shows the various versions and uses of this style, how it evolved from earlier unfitted fashions, and how it formed the basis for the development of the more structured fashions of the 15th and 16th centuries. The lecture examines some likely construction techniques as well as the social significance of the fashion and its presentation in artwork.
The Greenland Gored Gown
Costume references frequently cite the garment finds from the 14th-century cemetery at Herjolfsnes, Greenland, as examples of medieval European clothing construction. This lecture re-examines some common assumptions about these gowns in light of overlooked details in the original study report, the cultural context of the Greenland colony, and the likely methods of clothing construction used by the Greenlanders. The discussion gives special attention to the oft-cited "10-gore" gown and how it might influence our understanding of 14th-century European fashion.
The 15th-Century V-Neck Gown
The so-called "Burgundian" style that dominates much of 15th-century fashion in Western Europe is in fact two separate styles, which have distinctive characteristics and are apparently constructed in two completely different ways. An examination of artwork over the course of the century demonstrates the differences and provides clues as to how the two styles developed and the ways in which they may have been made.
When Medieval Meets Victorian: The Roots of Modern
Costume Sources
Too often, today's costume sources present "facts" about medieval and Renaissance costume that are actually misinterpretations dating from the Victorian era. This lecture traces the development of modern costume scholarship and examines the motives and methods of 19th-century costume historians. Armed with this information, 21st-century costumers can learn how to recognize -- and compensate for -- Victorian influence in current sources.
The Problem of Women's Heraldic Dress
The image of the medieval noblewoman wearing a gown that displays a full-body coat-of-arms has long been popular among costume historians, theater designers, artists, and re-enactors. However, an analysis of archaeological evidence, documentary records, and
visual images from the period raises serious questions about the nature and use of such clothing. Practical construction problems complicate the issue further. This lecture traces the development of the modern concept of women's heraldic dress and examines the options for the modern re-enactor faced with reconciling the popular image with the historical evidence.
Robin Netherton Lectures in DC October 16, 2004.
I will be giving a full day of lectures in the
Washington DC area (Silver Spring, MD) on Saturday,
Oct. 16. There will be five lectures:
-- "The Gothic Fitted Dress."
-- "The Greenland Gored Gown."
-- "The 15th Century V-Necked Gown."
-- "When Medieval Meets Victorian: The Roots of
Modern Costume Sources"
-- "The Problem of Women's Heraldic Dress"
The Cost is $35.00 for those who pre-register. If
space is still available, cost at the door will be
$50.00. To pre-register, mail your check or money
order to Jerry Rorstrom-Lee, 600 Cedar Street NW,
Washington, DC 20012. Make Checks payable to
Jeraldine Rorstrom-Lee.
The classes will be at the Sligo-Dennis Avenue
Recreation Center at Sligo-Dennis Avenue Local Park (10200 Sligo Creek Parkway) in Silver Spring,
Maryland. The recreation center has some kitchen
facilities including a refrigerator and a warming oven. You can conviently drive to fast food and restaurants from the rec center, but none are within immediate walking distance. The facility is handicapped accessible. There is parking, but since it's shared with all those using the park, car pooling or using the Metro subway is suggested.
Classes will start at 9:00 and will last until about 5 to 6.
The Classes are:
The Gothic Fitted Dress
The fitted fashion popular throughout much of
Europe in the late 14th century and early 15th century has been the object of much speculation, regarding such matters as who wore it, how it was made, and even what it was called. (The term "cotehardie," often applied to this style, was most likely not the term used by the women who wore it.) A detailed analysis shows the various versions and uses of this style, how it evolved from earlier unfitted fashions, and how it formed the basis for the development of the more structured fashions of the 15th and 16th centuries. The lecture examines some likely construction techniques as well as the social significance of the fashion and its presentation in artwork.
The Greenland Gored Gown
Costume references frequently cite the garment finds from the 14th-century cemetery at Herjolfsnes, Greenland, as examples of medieval European clothing construction. This lecture re-examines some common assumptions about these gowns in light of overlooked details in the original study report, the cultural context of the Greenland colony, and the likely methods of clothing construction used by the Greenlanders. The discussion gives special attention to the oft-cited "10-gore" gown and how it might influence our understanding of 14th-century European fashion.
The 15th-Century V-Neck Gown
The so-called "Burgundian" style that dominates much of 15th-century fashion in Western Europe is in fact two separate styles, which have distinctive characteristics and are apparently constructed in two completely different ways. An examination of artwork over the course of the century demonstrates the differences and provides clues as to how the two styles developed and the ways in which they may have been made.
When Medieval Meets Victorian: The Roots of Modern
Costume Sources
Too often, today's costume sources present "facts" about medieval and Renaissance costume that are actually misinterpretations dating from the Victorian era. This lecture traces the development of modern costume scholarship and examines the motives and methods of 19th-century costume historians. Armed with this information, 21st-century costumers can learn how to recognize -- and compensate for -- Victorian influence in current sources.
The Problem of Women's Heraldic Dress
The image of the medieval noblewoman wearing a gown that displays a full-body coat-of-arms has long been popular among costume historians, theater designers, artists, and re-enactors. However, an analysis of archaeological evidence, documentary records, and
visual images from the period raises serious questions about the nature and use of such clothing. Practical construction problems complicate the issue further. This lecture traces the development of the modern concept of women's heraldic dress and examines the options for the modern re-enactor faced with reconciling the popular image with the historical evidence.
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Date: 2004-08-31 08:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-09-01 07:02 am (UTC)And trust me, I WILL be there if I can!
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Date: 2004-09-01 08:21 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-09-03 07:16 pm (UTC)I think in 100-150 years time it will be interesting to look back on the phenomenon of Renaissance Faires and the popularity of the SCA (http://www.sca.org), and consider what it says about 20th-early 21st century interpretations of medieval culture and clothing!
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Date: 2004-09-03 10:19 pm (UTC)