antony and cleopatra

The Fashion Is the Fashion: Antony and Cleopatra

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Part I: Famous Cleopatras

Elizabethan Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor in her iconic portrayal in the film “Caesar and Cleopatra”

Part II: The Real Cleopatra

  1. Actually Greek, but assimilated into Egyptian Society
  2. Dressed as the Egyptian Goddess Isis (allegedly)
  3. Spoke egyptian
  4. Hosted elaborate parties where her dress conveyed the wealth of Egypt
  5. Beauty routine.

Part II DIY antony and Cleopatra

Roman Helmet/ Sword

Jewelry

Dress

Crown

Hair

Makeup

Part III Staging antony and cleopatra

Egyptian Antony

Roman Anthony

Color blind casting

Works Cited:

https://theconversation.com/cleopatras-skin-colour-didnt-matter-in-ancient-egypt-her-strategic-role-in-world-history-did-205240

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/rehabilitating-cleopatra-70613486/