The first hall of fame : a study of the statues in the Forum Augustum /

The first hall of fame : a study of the statues in the Forum Augustum /

Although both national sites of commemoration and Halls of Fame for a variety of human endeavours are widespread, little thought was given to the fact that the statues in the Forum Augustum were the first assemblage of this kind. This book identifies the Greek and Roman backgrounds to and influences...

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Main Author: Geiger, Joseph.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Boston : Brill, 2008.

Series: Mnemosyne, Supplements 295.
Mnemosyne Supplements Online, Volumes 204-407, ISBN: 9789004322288.

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Halls of fame.
Statues > Rome.
Forum of Augustus (Rome, Italy)

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Call Number: NB115 .G45 2008

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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Materials /
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  • Chapter One. Introduction /
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  • Chapter Two. The Greek Background /
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  • Chapter Three. The Roman Background /
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  • Chapter Four. A Marble Gallery For A City Of Marble /
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  • Chapter Five. The Heroes /
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  • Chapter Six. After Augustus: The Age Of Bronze /
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  • Chapter Seven. The Impact Of The Gallery Of Heroes /
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  • Bibliography /
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  • Index /
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