Ancient Egyptian, Assyrian, and Persian Costumes and Decorations

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This work offers a focused exploration of Ancient Egyptian, Assyrian, and Persian costumes and decorations, acknowledging that a complete survey of all styles is beyond its scope. To gain comprehensive knowledge, readers are encouraged to consult referenced works listed in each section. The book provides an in-depth treatment of its subject, featuring illustrations of costumes that have been crafted and sketched from actual pieces, with a few exceptions for duplicates. Clear directions allow readers to reproduce these costumes in fabric. For decorative elements, detailed drawings and colorings of historic ornaments by F. S. Hernblower are included, facilitating accurate application of these styles. The illustrations consist of facsimiles of drawings from various artists across centuries, offering a historic overview of figure drawing. This publication is part of Forgotten Books' effort to digitize and preserve important historical works, utilizing advanced technology to maintain the original format while correcting most imperfections found in aged copies. Any remaining flaws are preserved intentionally to reflect the historical integrity of the work.