Date of Graduation
8-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in History (MA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
History
Advisor/Mentor
Rembrandt F. Wolpert
Committee Member
Elizabeth J. Markham
Second Committee Member
Lynn F. Jacobs
Keywords
Social sciences, Applied sciences, Dress, Gender, Germany, Henry VIII, King of England, Schwarz, Matthaeus, Sixteenth century, Textiles
Abstract
This paper will explore the connections of clothing and identity in the sixteenth century. The fit and construction of clothing can be directly related to how a person is perceived, or indeed, how one perceives one's self. Henry VIII (1491-1547) of England will be compared and contrasted with Matthäus Schwarz (1496-1574), a commoner from Augsburg, Germany. Tudor will represent how identity can be created for others, particularly through legislation and courtly life; while Schwarz' own words will assist in the exploration of the identity of the individual.
Citation
Moore, B. D. (2012). English King and German Commoner: An Exploration of Sixteenth Century Clothing and Identity. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/512
Included in
Fashion Design Commons, Fiber, Textile, and Weaving Arts Commons, Medieval History Commons, Social History Commons