MDSE 3350 ch 10 quiz: the eighteenth century
Louis XIV - ANS-Under this ruler, the 17th century French court became a powerful influence on
the arts and fashions
China and India - ANS-International trade brought Asian influences to European dress,
particularly silks from this country and cottons from this country
Rococo - ANS-In this style, lines were less massive, the curves were more slender and delicate,
and an emphasis on asymmetrical balance gained importance
Italy - ANS-A neoclassical revival replaced Rococo styles after excavations in this country
uncovered the ruins of two cities
Queen Marie Antoinette - ANS-This noblewoman abandoned traditional court etiquette and was
extravagant at a time when the economy of France was in difficulty
Travel limitations made it difficult for the English to actively participate in fashion - ANS-Which
statement is false regarding 18th century English dress?
Dolls made in Paris showing the latest fashions - ANS-"Fashion babies" described
steam and waterpower used in mechanized spinning devices - ANS-Advances in 18th century
textile technology included
drawers - ANS-These garments were worn next to the skin beneath the breeches and were the
functional equivalent of modern undershorts or medieval braies
Fullness of coats decreased, side pleats were eliminated, and the front of the coat curved
toward the side - ANS-Which statement is true regarding menswear in the second part of the
18th century?
Banyan - ANS-This 18th-century Dutch gentleman's garment was made of Chinese silk in a
style that probably originated as a Middle Eastern cut
Paniers - ANS-The French used this term to describe the basket like hoops worn on either side
of the hip
Stomacher - ANS-Women's gowns featured this triangular piece with tabs on the sides that was
pinned to the bodice or the stays
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