fact sheet
About this learning resource
Format: PDF
This article looks into the meaning and social history of court fashion during the 18th Century. Includes images.
National Curriculum Links
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Supports Art, Craft and Design and Textile Design specifications for OCR, AQA and Edexcel.
Learning objectives
- Learn about the social and cultural context for fashion in the 18th Century royal court.
Resource Information
Key Stage
- KS5 (age 16+)
Subjects
- Art & Design
Topic
- Georgians
Type
- Biographies & Fact sheets
Palace
- Kensington Palace
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