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Next Lecture

The next Lecture of "History of Material Culture" will be held in Alenia Space on Wednesday, the 9th December, from 9.00 AM to 2.00 PM.
The student are kindly requested to bring with the elaborated final work for a preliminary examination.
In the following the structure of the "inquiry".

1. Identify the assigned "domestic tool"
2. Prepare a Conceptual Map (CM) for the organization of the final report.
3. Collect data and elements for the inquiry, and organize them in the following categories:
3.1 Dictionary, i.e. translation of the "word" into different languages
3.2 Glossary, i.e. a word cluster around the "domestic tool" (in English)
3.3 Anthology, i.e. a collection of literary texts, from mythology thru the Web (do not forget the bibliographic references)
3.4 Comics, at least 1 picture containing an explicit citation of the "domestic tool"
3.5 Images from the visual arts (at least 3 picture)
3.6 Movies (at least 1 clip)
3.7 Songs (at least 1 lyrics)
3.8 Materials (a chronological selection of the materials typical of the "domestic tool")
3.9 Shapes (an evolution of the "domestic tool")
3.10 Innovations (a selection of 3-5 Patents (*))
4. Prepare a conclusive report that - in a narrative form - describes the topics examined within the inquiry (2000-6000 characters maximum).

Pdf files are kindly requested for an easier examination of the work done.

(*) Visit the "freepatentsonline" site (a free registration is required).

Ulysses by James Joyce

尤利西斯

This novel can be used as a literary test-rig for investigating the narrative context of the "domestic tools" subject to the inquiry.

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Inquiry Report

Guidelines for the compilation of the Inquiry Report on the "Clothing Item" (CI)

1. Identify the CI
2. Prepare a Conceptual Map (CM) consisting of no more than 7 nodes
Remind that in the CM the connections are of prime importance
3. Start collecting data and elements for the inquiry, i.e.
3.1 Dictionary, i.e. translation in different languages of the CI
3.2 Glossary, i.e. a word cluster around the CI (in English)
3.3 Anthology, i.e. a collection of literary texts, from mythology thru the Web (do not forget the bibliographic references)
3.4 Comics, at least 1 picture containing an explicit citation of the CI
3.5 Images from the visual arts (at least 3 picture)
3.6 Movies (at least 1 clip)
3.7 Songs (at least 1 lyrics)
3.8 Materials (a chronological selection of the CI materials)
3.9 Shapes (an evolution of the CI)
3.10 Innovations (a selection of 3-5 Patents (*))
4. Prepare a conclusive text that in a narrative form goes along the paths traced by the CM (2000-4000 characters maximum; no lists, schematics, graphs are allowed)

NEXT LECTURE WILL BE ON APRIL, 28th

(*) Patents can be found in the Web Site http://www.freepatentsonline.com

Items to inquire

fare, disfare, uomo, donna
do, undo, man, woman
做 不做 男 女

Italian English

Anorak Anorak
Berretto Cap
Bretelle Braces
Busto Corset
Calze Socks
Camice Overall
Camicia Shirt
Camicia da notte Nightdress
Cappuccio Hood
Ciabatte Slippers
Cilindro Cylinder hat
Cintura Belt
Costume da bagno Swimsuit
Cravatta Tie
Cuffia Coif
Sari Sari
Fazzoletto Handkerchief
Foulard Foulard
Giacca Jacket
Giarrettiera Garter
Gonna Skirt
Grembiule Apron
Guanti Gloves
Impermeabile Raincoat
Kaftano Kaftan
Kimono Kimono
Mantellina Cape
Mantello Mantel
Muffole Mitts
Mutande Underpants
Panciotto Waistcoat
Pantaloni Throusers
Passamontagna Balaclavas
Perizoma
Pigiama Pajamas
Polo Polo-shirt
Pullover Woolly
Reggiseno Bra
Sandali Sandals
Scialle Shawl
Sciarpa Scarf
Stivali Boots
Tocco Toque
Toga Toga
Tovagliolo Napkin
T-shirt T-shirt
Tunica Tunic
Tuta Dungarees
Velo Veil
Zoccoli Hooves

An Inquiry in the Textile World