Engraved Gems and Propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus
| Author | : Paweł Gołyźniak |
| Publisher | : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 619 |
| Release | : 2020-05-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781789695403 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1789695406 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (406 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Engraved Gems and Propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus by : Paweł Gołyźniak
Download or read book Engraved Gems and Propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus written by Paweł Gołyźniak and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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