Date of Graduation
8-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in History (MA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
History
Advisor/Mentor
Wolpert, Rembrandt F.
Committee Member
Markham, Elizabeth J.
Second Committee Member
Jacobs, Lynn F.
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
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