1a. Vocabulary Flashcards
bifurcated
divided into two branches; forked. pants
court
king or queens establishment with attendance, servants, and counselors; the official social circle of the king or queen, center of the regime
cross-gender
adopting characteristics from the opp. gender. elements of dress to cross-dressing, to sex change surgery
dandy
a man of fashion, exaggerated, unusual importance on dress and appearance
girdle
piece of fabric, rope, tied around waist, a belt.
heir to the throne
the next to be king or queen upon death of the current. “crown prince” “Prince of Wales” “Dauphin”
livery
servants uniforms. sometimes in outdated fashion of the period
loincloth
piece of cloth worn around genitals, diaper
Orientalism
style of the west inspired by or derived from eastern styles
primary research
original artworks that were made in the period being researched.
regent
someone who rules on behalf of a monarch who is unable to rule due to age, illness, or absence
secondary research
artwork that has been done in another period from that it depicts. incorporates the styles and sensibilities of the later time
vernacular
of the common person, street style, common dress that was derived from upper class dress
vestige/ vestigial
a later form of an earlier thing, often having lost its original meaning or style
vestment
garment worn during religious ceremonial purposes