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Prehistoric Textiles: The Development of Cloth in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages with Special Reference to the Aegean,Used
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This pioneering work revises our notions of the origins and early development of textiles in Europe and the Near East. Using innovative linguistic techniques, along with methods from palaeobiology and other fields, it shows that spinning and pattern weaving began far earlier than has been supposed.Prehistoric Textiles made an unsurpassed leap in the social and cultural understanding of textiles in humankind's early history. Cloth making was an industry that consumed more time and effort, and was more culturally significant to prehistoric cultures, than anyone assumed before the book's publication. The textile industry is in fact older than potteryand perhaps even older than agriculture and stockbreeding. It probably consumed far more hours of labor per year, in temperate climates, than did pottery and food production put together. And this work was done primarily by women. Up until the Industrial Revolution, and into this century in many peasant societies, women spent every available moment spinning, weaving, and sewing.The author, Elizabeth Wayland Barber, demonstrates command of an almost unbelievably disparate array of disciplinesfrom historical linguistics to archaeology and paleobiology, from art history to the practical art of weaving. Her passionate interest in the subject matter leaps out on every page. Barber, a professor of linguistics and archaeology, developed expert sewing and weaving skills as a small girl under her mother's tutelage. One could say she had been born and raised to write this book.Because modern textiles are almost entirely made by machines, we have difficulty appreciating how timeconsuming and important the premodern textile industry was. This book opens our eyes to this crucial area of prehistoric human culture.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Prehistoric Textiles'? A: 'Prehistoric Textiles' focuses on the origins and early development of textiles in Europe and the Near East, emphasizing the significance of cloth making in prehistoric cultures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Prehistoric Textiles' is Elizabeth Wayland Barber, a professor of linguistics and archaeology.
- Q: What unique methods does the author use in this book? A: The author employs innovative linguistic techniques along with methods from palaeobiology and other disciplines to explore the history of textiles.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Prehistoric Textiles' contains a total of 471 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Prehistoric Textiles' was published on December 14, 1992.
- Q: What binding type is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In what category is this book listed? A: 'Prehistoric Textiles' is categorized under History.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the historical significance of cloth making, the role of women in the textile industry, and the cultural importance of textiles in prehistoric societies.
- Q: Is there a special focus on any geographical area in the book? A: Yes, the book has a special reference to the Aegean region in discussing the development of textiles.