Engraved gems and propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus /
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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.
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"Available both in print and Open Access"--Homepage.
Also issued in print: 2020. :
1 online resource (viii, 606 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white). :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9781789695403 (PDF ebook) : :
Open access.
Augustus : from republic to empire /
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This volume contains proceedings from the conference 'AUGUSTUS. 23 September 63 BC - 19 August 14 AD - 2000 years of divinity' held in Kakow, 2014. Papers deal with a variety of topics ranging from architecture, urban issues and painting to fine art represented by glyptics and numismatics.
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Previous edition issued in print: 2018.
Conference proceedings. :
1 online resource (iv, 164 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour). :
Specialized. :
9781784917814 (ebook) :