Engraved gems and propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus /

Engraved gems and propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus /

This work studies small but highly captivating artworks from antiquity - engraved gemstones. These objects had multiple applications, and the images upon them captured snapshots of people's beliefs, ideologies, and everyday occupations. They provide a unique perspective on the propaganda of Rom...

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Main Author: Gołyźniak, Paweł (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Oxford : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd., 2020.

Series: Archaeopress Roman archaeology ; 65.

Subjects:

Glyptics > Rome.
Gems > Rome.
Propaganda > Rome.
Rome > History > Republic, 256-30 B.C.
Rome > History > Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.

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Call Number: NK5565

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Summary:This work studies small but highly captivating artworks from antiquity - engraved gemstones. These objects had multiple applications, and the images upon them captured snapshots of people's beliefs, ideologies, and everyday occupations. They provide a unique perspective on the propaganda of Roman political leaders, especially Octavian/Augustus.
Item Description:"Available both in print and Open Access"--Homepage.
Also issued in print: 2020.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 606 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781789695403 (PDF ebook) :
Access:Open access.