Engraved gems and propaganda in the roman republic and under augustus
Auteur :
Gołyźniak, Paweł
Éditeur :
Archaeopress
ISBN :
9781789695397
Date de publication :
14 mai 2020
Dimensions :
29,0 x 20,5 x 3,3 cm
Poids :
2840 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book 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.