FMM 211 Material Culture in History

This course will explore the cultural history of clothing, examining the way history has shaped the clothes we wear and how they are worn. Out of historical events, revolutions are born, and from revolutions the shape of clothing changes dramatically. This class will analyze the history of costume and fashion in relation to historical, social, and economic context. An emphasis is placed on clothing in relation to ritual, religion, innovation, war, subculture, and gender. The course structure fosters a multi-dimensional dynamic discussion combining lectures, image analysis, research projects, student presentations, object observation, film, and music