Ugrekhelidze, I., Kartsidze, N., & Chubinidze, E.
Georgians and their manner of dress in the resources of XV-XVII century Italian authors. |
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Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-12-92-22
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2020.12.92.22
Language: English
Citation: Ugrekhelidze, I., Kartsidze, N., & Chubinidze, E. (2020). Georgians and their manner of dress in the resources of XV-XVII century Italian authors. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 12 (92), 118-124. Soi: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-12-92-22 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2020.12.92.22 |
Pages: 118-124
Published: 30.12.2020
Abstract: The article contains valuable information about the Georgian people gathered from the works of Italian authors (travelers, ambassadors, missionaries) of the XV-XVII centuries. The aim of the research is to emphasize the significance of cultural realities seen and described through the eyes of foreigners - against the background of the scarcity of this kind of materials in Georgian resources of that time. The main focus was on the description of life standards, characteristic features, clothes, appearance and illustrative engravings. It is concluded that foreign references of the XV-XVII centuries helps to recognize Georgia’s historical importance and cultural identity of the nation.
Key words: Travelers, engraving, Georgian clothing, Italian sources, Georgia, manuscript.
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