Representations of animals on Greek and Roman engraved gems : meanings and interpretations /
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A comprehensive study of the depictions of animals and their significance on Greek and Roman gems. The work examines the associations between animal depictions and the type of gemstone and its believed qualities. The study also compares the representation of animals on gems to larger media and analyses the differences.
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Previously issued in print: 2018. :
1 online resource (vi, 198 pages) : illustrations (colour) :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9781784918705 (ebook) :
Representations of animals on Greek and Roman engraved gems : meanings and interpretations /
:
A comprehensive study of the depictions of animals and their significance on Greek and Roman gems. The work examines the associations between animal depictions and the type of gemstone and its believed qualities. The study also compares the representation of animals on gems to larger media and analyses the differences.
:
Previously issued in print: 2018. :
1 online resource (vi, 198 pages) : illustrations (colour) :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9781784918705 (ebook) :
La parure en callaïs du néolithique européen /
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Callaïs refers to the green stones from which the remarkable ornaments discovered in several Neolithic sites in Western Europe are made. This volume brings together the contributions of the best European specialists in callas̈, variscite and turquoise, who spoke at a symposium on this ancient gemstone held in April 2015 in Carnac.
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"Available in both print and Open Access"--Homepage. :
1 online resource (viii, 634 pages) : illustrations (colour) :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9781789692815 (PDF ebook) :
La parure en callaïs du néolithique européen /
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Callaïs refers to the green stones from which the remarkable ornaments discovered in several Neolithic sites in Western Europe are made. This volume brings together the contributions of the best European specialists in callas̈, variscite and turquoise, who spoke at a symposium on this ancient gemstone held in April 2015 in Carnac.
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"Available in both print and Open Access"--Homepage. :
1 online resource (viii, 634 pages) : illustrations (colour) :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9781789692815 (PDF ebook) :
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.
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.
:
"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.