Topic is Medieval Fashion and Textiles in the Byzantine Empire ? Focus: Examine the unique textile ...

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Topic is Medieval Fashion and Textiles in the Byzantine Empire ? Focus: Examine the unique textiles and fashion of the Byzantine Empire, including the use of silk and gold embroidery. ? Angle: The role of Byzantine fashion in displaying imperial power and religious devotion, and how their textile industry influenced trade with Western Europe and the Islamic world. a. Describe the topic you have chosen, which can be anything related to textiles produced from 27,000 BCE through the Age of Exploration. b. Summarize the most interesting points related to class topics we’ve covered (this is a partial list….think of your own questions!): i. What textiles are being discussed? ii. How were they made/ what was the technology used? iii. Who made them? iv. What do textiles tell us about social conditions or events of their time? v. What can we learn from them today? c. Write a short commentary about the sources you used: i. Do you trust the sources you read? Why? ii. Which of your sources had more information? Why? iii. When was the information you collected written? Does it represent current research or news about your topic? iv. Was the same or similar information available on general websites, blogs, or Wikipedia? v. Do you believe that more research is needed on your topic, based on information that has been discovered since they were written? Include a Bibliography page to your paper using standard MLA citation format for all your sources. • You should have a minimum of 3 sources, with at least two scholarly sources. • If you include any images or graphics, cite the sources for these as well. These should be included at the end of your paper with proper citations. • Length 3-4 double spaced pages, 12 pt. font (images are not included in word count, must be included on extra pages at the end of paper as needed) Pick a period in history (up to the Interwoven Globe) And/or a Textile Technologies, Fibers, or processes Possible Add a subtopic related to textiles • Egypt • Greece • Roman Empire • Byzantine • Viking • Han, Tang, or other Chinese Dynasty • Sassanian • Sogdian • Medieval Europe • Renaissance • Age of Exploration • Textile or Cloth • Fiber: Silk, Linen, Cotton, Wool • Spinning • Textile production • Weaving • Knitting • Embroidery • Felting • Textile painting or printing • Textile dyes • Trade • Designs or Patterns • Tools or technology • Trade or markets • Guilds, workers • Artists • Religion or ceremonial textiles • Luxury/Status/patronage • Labor status