The Roman Nude
| Author | : Christopher H. Hallett |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 391 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0199240493 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780199240494 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (494 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Roman Nude by : Christopher H. Hallett
Download or read book The Roman Nude written by Christopher H. Hallett and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nude statues of Roman emperors, generals, businessmen, and their wives survive from the ancient world in large numbers. This book explores the reasons why so many Romans chose to have themselves represented naked, and what this choice may tell us about Roman attitudes towards the self, the body, and personal identity
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