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Engraved gems and propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus / Paweł Gołyźniak.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gołyźniak, Paweł, 1989- author.
- Series:
- Archaeopress Roman archaeology ; 65.
- Archaeopress Roman archaeology ; 65
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Glyptics--Rome.
- Glyptics.
- Gems--Rome.
- Gems.
- Propaganda--Rome.
- Propaganda.
- History.
- Rome--History--Republic, 256-30 B.C.
- Rome.
- Rome--History--Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.
- Rome (Empire).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (viii, 606 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white).
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Archaeopress Publishing Limited, 2020.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- This work 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.
- Notes:
- "Available both in print and Open Access"--Homepage.
- Also issued in print: 2020.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on June 15, 2020).
- Other Format:
- Print version :
- ISBN:
- 9781789695403
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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