Aniconism in Greek Antiquity
| Author | : Milette Gaifman |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012-05-31 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0199645787 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780199645787 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (787 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Aniconism in Greek Antiquity by : Milette Gaifman
Download or read book Aniconism in Greek Antiquity written by Milette Gaifman and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gaifman explores the phenomenon aniconism - the adoption of aniconic monuments, objects such as pillars and poles, to designate the presence of the divine. Shifting our attention from the well-known territories of Greek anthropomorphism and naturalism, it casts new light on the realm of non-figural objects in Greek religious art.
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