Usage and meaning of early medieval textiles. A structural analysis of vestimentary systems in Francia and Anglo-Saxon England
Olga Magoula
This thesis puts under examination the linguistic and non-verbal elements of early medieval clothing on basis semiotic systems that pertain to use function textiles in Francia Anglo-Saxon England. An attempt is made here address possibilities research diverse messaging which reflect social roles identities communicated visually through dress accessories. In course this relationship people with their concepts about bodies explored. While seeking establish most important structure dress, we will also try explore deploy methodologies corporeal semantics, criteria visibility vestimentary display make up key focus apparel. The empirical evidence drawn from both Merovingian Carolingian Frankish contexts comprises texts genres set framework a historical narrative for subject light comparative analysis. against, compared challenged by archaeology burial sites relics. My aims are, first establishment common plane interaction comparison between two types source material, sources archaeology. order accomplish this, disparities quality quantity textual artefactual inherent limitations are researched evaluated. second aim find out ways extract information textile metalwork artefacts written organise it so be possible visualise understand role societies reference construction personal identities. an interdisciplinary task interpretative tools suggested theory verbal meaning could used as suggestions further directions other expression. Moreover, - point above issues resolved form premise upon new system artefact evaluation finds pertaining burials, feature archaeology, exploited.