Ancient Egyptian and Greek Looms by H. Ling Roth
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| Author | Roth, H. Ling (Henry Ling), 1855-1925 |
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| Title | Ancient Egyptian and Greek Looms |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Ancient Egyptian and Greek Looms" by H. Ling Roth is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book presents a detailed study of weaving technologies and loom designs used in Ancient Egypt and Greece, focusing on their historical significance and evolution. The work emphasizes the importance of textile production in these ancient civilizations and seeks to offer clarity in the understanding of various loom types and weaving methods. The book meticulously explores two primary types of looms: the horizontal looms of ancient Egypt, examined through illustrations and archaeological evidence, and the vertical looms used in Greece. Roth provides comprehensive descriptions of carvings and artifacts that depict the weaving process and the tools involved, such as heddles and beater-in instruments. The analysis of illustrations from tombs and other sources allows readers to glean insights into the practices of ancient weavers, the complexities of their craft, and how these techniques evolved over time. Roth also contrasts the Egyptian methods, which were more sophisticated, with the Greek approaches, offering a thorough examination of how geography and culture influenced textile production in these two ancient societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Weaving |
| Subject | Looms |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25731 |
| Release Date | Jun 8, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 388 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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