Fashion in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

May 4 - 31, 2022
1. Fashion in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance: The Court. Power Dressing
2. Fashion in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance: The Monastery. "Clothed in Christ"
3. Fashion in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (Wo)men about Town
4. Fashion in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance: Fashion in the Fields

Color, material, and style each played a role in signaling the place of persons in medieval society. Over four weeks, every Wednesday, this four-part exhibition looks at fashion first at the court, and in successive weeks in town, in the convent or monastery, and in the countryside.