Wedding History

Brides and Beauty Through the Ages

April 30, 2010

Renaissance Italy

Wedding History

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by Miriam Lacey 1

Renaissance Italy

In Renaissance Italy, brides showed off their newly married status (and their lavish dowries) through their hairstyles. At the time, unmarried women had freely flowing hair; married ladies wore theirs up, and portraitists like Pollaiolo, whose work is seen here, created likenesses that emphasized the woman's hairstyle by interweaving it with jewels and pearls.

8 / 13

by Miriam Lacey 1

Renaissance Italy

In Renaissance Italy, brides showed off their newly married status (and their lavish dowries) through their hairstyles. At the time, unmarried women had freely flowing hair; married ladies wore theirs up, and portraitists like Pollaiolo, whose work is seen here, created likenesses that emphasized the woman's hairstyle by interweaving it with jewels and pearls.

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1 Comment

3 years 2 weeks

Very interesting! I guess it has always been important to have marriage traditions in every society and time. I've always enjoyed looking at wedding pictures and the styles. Enjoyed this slideshow very much :)