Aniconism in Greek antiquity:

This study explores a phenomenon known as aniconism - the absence of figural images of gods in Greek practised religion and the adoption of aniconic monuments, namely objects such as pillars and poles, to designate the presence of the divine. Shifting our attention from the well-known territories of...

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1. Verfasser: Gaifman, Milette 1971- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Oxford Oxford University Press 2012
Schriftenreihe:Oxford studies in ancient culture and representation
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Zusammenfassung:This study explores a phenomenon known as aniconism - the absence of figural images of gods in Greek practised religion and the adoption of aniconic monuments, namely objects such as pillars and poles, to designate the presence of the divine. Shifting our attention from the well-known territories of Greek anthropomorphism and naturalism, it casts new light on the realm of non-figural objects in Greek religious art
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 357 Seiten)
ISBN:9780191741623
9780199645787
DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199645787.001.0001

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