| Textiles in Ancient Mediterranean Iconography Contributor(s): Harris, Susanna (Editor), Brøns, Cecilie (Editor), Zuchowska, Marta (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1789257212 ISBN-13: 9781789257212 Publisher: Oxbow Books Limited OUR PRICE: $71.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2022 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Design | Textile & Costume - History | Ancient - Rome - Social Science | Archaeology |
| Dewey: 677.009 |
| LCCN: 2021948693 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.5" W x 11.1" (2.25 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume provides an ambitious synopsis of the complex, colorful world of textiles in ancient Mediterranean iconography. A wealth of information on ancient textiles is available from depictions such as sculpture, vase painting, figurines, reliefs and mosaics. Commonly represented in clothing, textiles are also present in furnishings and through the processes of textile production. The challenge for anyone analyzing ancient iconography is determining how we interpret what we see. As preserved textiles rarely survive in comparable forms, we must consider the extent to which representations of textiles reflect reality, and critically evaluate the sources. Images are not simple replicas or photographs of reality. Instead, iconography draws on select elements from the surrounding world that were recognizable to the ancient audience, and reveal the perceptions, ideologies, and ideas of the society in which they were produced. Through examining the durable evidence, this anthology reveals the ephemeral world of textiles and their integral role in the daily life, cult and economy of the ancient Mediterranean. |