Egypt

An Account of The Manners and Customs of The Modern Egyptians. Written In Egypt During the Years 1833—1835. (electronic edition)

Knots

节点

(jíe diân)

Technology & Totemism

Technology and Magic have been always strictly connected. Both look at the future, and develop their challenges upon a well organized system of knowledge. The role of Science is slightly different...

Some useful references:

I media elettronici e il nuovo totemismo tecnologico

Totem mana tabù, di Carmela Pignato

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

History of textiles and clothing

Many references are present on the WEB. Here a first overview:

WIKIPEDIA: History of clothing and textiles

Textilesonline

BTTG: The History of Textiles

The Textile System

Questia

Some suggestions in Chinese

网站 = WEB SITE
网 = NET (waan)
站 = STATION (zhan)

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