English King and German Commoner: An Exploration of Sixteenth Century Clothing and Identity
type: CreativeWork
description: This paper will explore the connections of clothing and identity in the sixteenth century. The fit and construction of clothing can be directly related to how a person is perceived, or indeed, how one perceives one's self. Henry VIII (1491-1547) of England will be compared and contrasted with Matthäus Schwarz (1496-1574), a commoner from Augsburg, Germany. Tudor will represent how identity can be created for others, particularly through legislation and courtly life; while Schwarz' own words will assist in the exploration of the identity of the individual.
abstract: This paper will explore the connections of clothing and identity in the sixteenth century. The fit and construction of clothing can be directly related to how a person is perceived, or indeed, how one perceives one's self. Henry VIII (1491-1547) of England will be compared and contrasted with Matthäus Schwarz (1496-1574), a commoner from Augsburg, Germany. Tudor will represent how identity can be created for others, particularly through legislation and courtly life; while Schwarz' own words will assist in the exploration of the identity of the individual.
author: Moore, Bradley Dale
keywords: Social sciences, Applied sciences, Dress, Gender, Germany, Henry VIII, King of England, Schwarz, Matthaeus, Sixteenth century, Textiles, Fashion Design, Fiber, Textile, and Weaving Arts, Medieval History, Social History
date published: 2012-08-01T07:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-07-24T01:00:28Z
provider: University of Arkansas
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
type: WebPage
source organization: University of Arkansas