Stine Birk
Depicting the Dead
- ISBN 13:
- 9788771240184
- author:
- Stine Birk
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Aalborg Universitetsforlag
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 333
- Dimensions:
- 26.92 x 21.59 x 3.05 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Archaeology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Roman Sarcophagi with Portraits: A Study of Self-Representation and Commemoration This monograph explores Roman sarcophagi as visual statements of deceased individuals, using allegories to plot lives and personal memories against mythological narratives. The focus is on those featuring portraits, which can provide insights into the study of sarcophagi in general. The book delves into how to read these images, examining gender values represented through them and how to locate the individual within standardized iconography. By investigating Roman sarcophagi with portraits, this study sheds new light on the ways in which individuals were commemorated and self-represented in ancient Roman culture. With 350 pages of detailed analysis, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in understanding the significance of Roman sarcophagi.
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