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Metamorphosis of ethnic Roman Costumes

History permeates every corner of the ancient city of Rome known as the Eternal City. Their culture is the basis of today's society, culture and fashion. Much of the Roman clothing culture is based on the Greek way. They are also influenced by the Egyptians during the half year 200 BC, but later developed their own clothing style, known as the Roman clothing. For the Romans, the clothing was not only a means to cover his body, but was very symbolic displaying an indication of their class, social status, age, sex, and occupation. They wanted to represent everyone around them, and the rest of the world what was its place in society. It varied in color, style and decoration that indicates the position of people in the Empire. In recent years, these garments became attractive clothing for fans of modern fashion. As time slipped, there was progress in methods of tissue, but the basic pattern of clothing remains the same.

Traditional Roman Wardrobe: tunics and togas:

The ancient Romans used two types of basic garments, tunics and togas. Tunics were informal and indoor clothes, while togas were official and outdoor clothing. Both were of spun wool. Tunic was comfortable for work and move inland. Mostly white, the coat was often undyed, and unadorned. Still, the upper class people wore tunics with some decorations to distinguish of slaves. Togas were adopted from the Greek way. It was a garment and an important indication of Roman citizenship. No foreigners are allowed to wear a toga, though he lived in Italy or in Rome. Toga was the official garment of both men and woman of Rome. Later the trend changed, and togas were used by men only citizens Romans.

Mens Clothing:

The men wore a coat at home and when he left. Similar in appearance to a "T-shirt long tunic type differs from one class to another. The tunic worn by common people, herdsmen and slaves was thick and dark fabric in general, color. Patricios wearing white robes of wool or linen. Magistrates wore the tunic called augusticlavia, the senators took with broad strips called tunica laticlavia, and were more short tunics worn by the military. On special occasions, they covered the tunic with a white wool coat called toga. It was square or rectangular in shape and is dressed whole body. The toga was an indication of the status of the person. Togas of consuls and senators were edged with purple. Emperors togas were completely purple. Black were used during the duel. Romans did not wear pants, but later is used while they were hunting or riding called Gallic bracae. It was also used by Soldiers from the heat.

Roman Women:

Women's clothing was very simple and lacked luxury and exquisite elegance. No distinctions were on clothing as men to indicate their social status. The only difference was that Stolas was used only by married women.To offset this, which aired more information on hair styles and jewelry. Roman women also wore a tunic which was usually of the knee. On this point, covered with a shawl that was a long dress from neck to ankles with a belt around the waist. The stole was usually white, gray or brown in color and all married women were entitled to use. When they left, covered around the shoulders and arm with a canopy called a shawl and covered her head with the edge. Covering your head it was customary for every Roman woman when they go public. Initially, togas were considered as official takes both men and women. During the time of the republic, togas were used only by men. However, there is a category of women, Roman prostitutes ironically wore togas to indicate their inferior position in society.

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I want to study Greek and Roman civilizations on mine. Where to start?

I did a college course a few years ago one Mythology classics, and became totally fascinated by the civilizations of Greece and Rome. If I had not been so close to finish my studies in anthropology, I changed my major to classical studies. Since then, I wanted to study more about Greek and Roman civilizations, but the amount information available is enormous and I do not know where to start. I'm not really able at this time to return to school so I would a self-study of Greek and Roman civilizations. There classical or classical teachers who can offer me guidance. Also, I would like to learn to read Latin and Greek. What if this is difficult and what are the best manuals?

I understand your fascination - I had the same experience when I was about 10 years, when I read the mythology of Edith Hamilton. I took Latin in High School and then obtain a diploma in classical art. As someone said earlier, I would start by the Greek civilization, then move to Rome. There are many excellent ancient authors that can read in English translation, Herodotus, Thucydides and Xenophon, the Greek historians have been, we had to translate in the classroom. Then you Plato, Aristotle, philosophers and dramatists - he much information out there, and only for the Greek history. Romans had adopted an illustration and is equally difficult to know where to start. There are many books there to teach Latin and Greek, but I have not used so I do not know what to recommend. You must have excellent grammar skills, such as Latin and Greek are inflected languages. There is a site where you can download free grammars and readers, and have an online forum where you can post things. I do not think it is a very active, but you should be able to get help there.

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