Invitation: Research Program and Digital Library Presentation: “History and Culture of Dress in Cyprus from the 16th to the 20th centuries: Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots and Armenians”


The research program and digital library on the History and Culture of Dress in Cyprus is more than a database; it is a gateway to Cypriot heritage developed in the framework of Dioptra: The Edmée Leventis Digital Library for Cypriot Culture of the Cyprus Institute. Drawing on years of research supported by the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC) and its Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories (APAC Labs), this digital resource invites audiences to explore and connect with the layers of history that shape Cypriot identity. The digital library facilitates the study and dissemination of the apparel of the Greek Cypriots, the Turkish Cypriots and the Armenian community in Cyprus.

Utilizing the available written, visual and material evidence, the digital library focuses on the early modern and modern eras corresponding to the periods of Ottoman and British rule in Cyprus. During this time the development of Cypriot dress mirrored aspects of the cultural identity, the daily life and the socioeconomic aspirations of the various strata of Cypriot society as they transitioned between the insular realities of Ottoman Cyprus and the Island’s gradual Europeanization in the colonial context of the British Empire.

The use of advanced digital technologies and applications led by APAC Labs, offer a unique approach to important aspects of Cypriot Cultural Heritage. Digital documentation, 2D and 3D imaging and database applications contributed to the creation of a web-based digital platform that virtually narrates and explores the cultural development of the Cypriot dress. The digital library will continue to develop with additional material and information on the history of the Cypriot dress.

 

  • Date:          Thursday, 12 December 2024

  • Time:         18:00 - 19:30

  • Venue:       Join us in-person at the John Ioannides Auditorium, Fresnel Building, The Cyprus Institute.
                       Alternatively, connect to the live stream on our YouTube channel or join us on Zoom (Meeting ID: 854 7521 9829, Passcode: 655150)

 

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