Socio-economic aspects of late Roman mosaic pavements in Phoenicia and Northern Palestine /
: "The present book began its life as an Oxford DPhil thesis, completed in 2000"--Acknowledgements. : 289 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white) ; 30 cm. : Includes bibliographical references and index. : 9781407311487
Spectacle and display : a modern history of Britain's Roman mosaic pavements /
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Antiquarian interest in the Roman period mosaics of Britain began in the 16th century. This book explores responses and attitudes to mosaics, not just at the point of discovery but during their subsequent history. It is a field which has received scant attention and provides a compelling insight into the agency of these remains.
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Also issued in print: 2021. :
1 online resource (256 pages) : illustrations. :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9781789698329 (PDF ebook) :
Stories in stone : conserving mosaics of Roman Africa : masterpieces from the national museums of Tunisia /
: "Issued in conjunction with the exhibition 'Stories in stone: conserving mosaics of Roman Africa,' held at the Getty Villa, Malibu, Oct. 26-Apr. 30, 2007". : x, 188 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm. : Includes bibliographical references and index. : 9780892368037
Mosaics of faith : Floors of Pagans, Jews, Samaritans, Christians, and Muslims in the Holy Land /
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"An analytical history of the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, and Early Abbasid mosaics in the Holy Land from the second century B.C.E. to eighth century C.E."--Provided by publisher.
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xvi, 579 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm. :
Includes bibliographical references (pages 529-570) and index. :
9780271060842
The Nile mosaic of Palestrina : early evidence of Egyptian religion in Italy /
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The famous Nile Mosaic of Palestrina, ancient Praeneste in central Italy, dating to c. 100 B.C., is one of the earliest large mosaics which have been preserved from the classical world. It presents a unique, comprehensive picture of Egypt and Nubia. The interpretation of the mosaic is disputed, suggestions ranging from an exotic decoration to a topographical picture or a religious allegory. The present study demonstrates that the mosaic depicts rituals connected with Isis and Osiris and the yearly Nile flood. The presence of these Egyptian religious scenes at Praeneste can be explained by the assimilation of isis and Fortuna, the tutelary goddess of Praeneste, and by the interpretation of the mosaic as a symbol of divine providence.
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1 online resource (viii, 409 pages, [78] pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) :
Includes bibliographical references (p. 383-398) and index. :
9789004283831 :
0927-7633 ; :
Available to subscribing member institutions only.