A Cultural Examination of Western Clothing

Garments are closely associated with human bodies. The ancient Greek view which upheld the healthy bodies reflected a sense of restraint and composure for clothing. The transcendental view of the Middle Ages reflected a sense of ambiguity and melancholy for clothing while the rational view of the Renaissance led to the grotesque exaggeration of clothing at the time. The growing understanding of the nature of the human body has made possible the pluralism of clothing.