A condensed history of fashion from ancient Egypt to 1800

About this course

The course traces changes in men’s and women’s clothing from ancient Egypt through the early modern period, examining garments as products of their historical cultures. It considers how fashion was shaped by materials, manufacturing methods, economics, politics, class, war, revolution and wider cultural change. Teaching combines lectures, slide presentations, activities and group discussions, with handouts provided to support the course.

What you'll learn

• Identify key items of historical clothing
• Describe changes in men’s and women’s fashion from ancient Egypt to 1800
• Discuss developments in clothing production, including manufacturing techniques and material availability
• Assess relationships between fashion, historical events and changing societies

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners at all levels. Participants should be able to follow simple written and spoken instructions, demonstrations, handouts and health and safety information. Teaching includes group discussions alongside lectures and individual learning activities.

• Suitable for learners at all levels
• Requires following simple written and verbal instructions

Before you go

• A notebook may be useful for taking notes.
• Books from any supplied reading list may be purchased separately.