The first hall of fame : a study of the statues in the Forum Augustum / by Joseph Geiger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Geiger, Joseph.

Series:

Mnemosyne, bibliotheca classica Batava. Supplementum. History and archaeology of classical antiquity ; v. 295.

Mnemosyne supplements. History and archaeology of classical antiquity, 0169-8958 ; v. 295

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Statues--Rome.

Statues.

Halls of fame.

Forum of Augustus (Rome, Italy).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (239 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Although both national sites of commemoration and Halls of Fame for a variety of human endeavours are widespread, little thought was given to the fact that the statues in the Forum Augustum were the first assemblage of this kind. This book identifies the Greek and Roman backgrounds to and influences on Augustus' decision as well as his probable motives for setting up these statues. The central chapters deal with the structure of the Forum and its statues, and provide a detailed analysis of the list of men (and women) known to have been included and the criteria for inclusion. Finally the additions to the heroes between Augustus and Trajan and the later impact of this Gallery of Heroes are discussed.

Contents:

Preliminary Materials / J. Geiger

Chapter One. Introduction / J. Geiger

Chapter Two. The Greek Background / J. Geiger

Chapter Three. The Roman Background / J. Geiger

Chapter Four. A Marble Gallery For A City Of Marble / J. Geiger

Chapter Five. The Heroes / J. Geiger

Chapter Six. After Augustus: The Age Of Bronze / J. Geiger

Chapter Seven. The Impact Of The Gallery Of Heroes / J. Geiger

Bibliography / J. Geiger

Index / J. Geiger.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-217) and index.

ISBN:

1-283-06117-1

9786613061171

90-474-4343-8

OCLC:

706148599

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004168695.i-227 DOI