Figurines in hellenistic babylonia: miniaturization and cultural hybridity
Auteur :
Langin-Hooper, Stephanie M.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108738460
Date de publication :
7 sept. 2023
Dimensions :
25,3 x 17,8 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
637 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This volume investigates the impact of Greek art, particularly Hellenistic sculpture motifs and styles on the figurines of Babylonia after the conquests of Alexander the Great. It provides practical applications of two branches of anthropology theory, cultural hybridity and miniaturization, which are explored in detailed case studies.