Ancient mythological images and their interpretation: an introduction to iconology, semiotics, and image studies in classical art history

"Proposes a new framework for the study of (ancient) visual culture based on engagement with Greek and Roman mythological imagery, appealing to those seeking to better their understanding of Greek and Roman cultural history; relates historiography and method development in Classical archaeology...

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Main Author: Lorenz, Katharina (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Press 2016
Edition:first published
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"Proposes a new framework for the study of (ancient) visual culture based on engagement with Greek and Roman mythological imagery, appealing to those seeking to better their understanding of Greek and Roman cultural history; relates historiography and method development in Classical archaeology and ancient art history to the art history of more modern periods, and will therefore be of interest to readers interested in the Classical world and those concerned with more recent historical periods; tracks intellectual developments in different contexts and carves out their similarities and differences, speaking to readers from different intellectual backgrounds and familiarising them with broader developments in Western European art history"...From publisher's website
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xiv, 288 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9780521195089
9780521139724

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