Picturing royal charisma : kings and rulers in the Near East from 3000 BCE to 1700 CE : proceedings of an international workshop, the Mandel Scholion Interdisciplinary Research Cen...

: This work assesses how Middle Eastern leaders manipulated visuals to advance their rule from around 4500 BC to the 19th century AD. In nine fascinating narratives, it showcases the dynamics of long-lasting Middle Eastern traditions, dealing with the visualisation of those who stood at the head of the social order.
: Also issued in print: 2023. : 1 online resource (ii, 145 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour) : Specialized. : Includes bibliographical references. : 9781803271613 (PDF ebook) : : Open access.