Quiz 2/6/18 - Renn. and Italian Renn. Flashcards
Meaning of “Renaissance”
“To be reborn”
“Guardaroba”
A set of clothing made up of three garments: two layers of indoor clothing and a mantle for outdoors.
“Camicia”
The Italian word for “shirt” or “chemise”. Worn under a sublet and outer jackets.
“Ferroniere”
Chain or band of metal or pearls worn across the forehead with a jeweled decoration located over the center of the forehead.
“Chopines”
Very high platform-soled shoes, worn most commonly in Venice. Ancestor of modern platform shoes.
“Slashing and Paning”
Splits in the outer layers of the outfit that would gape open to expose the camicia underneath.
“Pinking”
Perforations made by something similar to an awl or stiletto.
“Jerkin”
Outer coat
“Bases”
Wide pleated knee length skirt worn by men.
“Simar(re)”
Simar(re)—A robe for men, derived from chimer or chimere.
“Upper Stockings”
Bicycle shorts-like fitted-breeches for men.
“Nether Stockings”
Tights or hose.
“Peascod Belly”
Fake stomach padding made fashionable because it made the wearer look wealthier/new shape of dublets.
“Pecadils”
Splits at bottom of dublets to make room for pants that came out around waist.
“Verdingale”/”Farthingdale”
Petticoat stiffened into a conical shape by rings of boning.
