Author: Jocelyn M. C. Toynbee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
'Animals In Roman Life And Art' explores animals in Roman iconography, Roman knowledge- both factual and fanciful-about various fauna, and Roman use of animals for food, clothing, transport, war, entertainment, religious ceremony, and companionship.
Animals in Roman Life and Art
Author: Jocelyn M. C. Toynbee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
'Animals In Roman Life And Art' explores animals in Roman iconography, Roman knowledge- both factual and fanciful-about various fauna, and Roman use of animals for food, clothing, transport, war, entertainment, religious ceremony, and companionship.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
'Animals In Roman Life And Art' explores animals in Roman iconography, Roman knowledge- both factual and fanciful-about various fauna, and Roman use of animals for food, clothing, transport, war, entertainment, religious ceremony, and companionship.
Animals in Greek and Roman Thought
Author: Stephen T. Newmyer
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136882634
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Although reasoned discourse on human-animal relations is often considered a late twentieth-century phenomenon, ethical debate over animals and how humans should treat them can be traced back to the philosophers and literati of the classical world. From Stoic assertions that humans owe nothing to animals that are intellectually foreign to them, to Plutarch's impassioned arguments for animals as sentient and rational beings, it is clear that modern debate owes much to Greco-Roman thought. Animals in Greek and Roman Thought brings together new translations of classical passages which contributed to ancient debate on the nature of animals and their relationship to human beings. The selections chosen come primarily from philosophical and natural historical works, as well as religious, poetic and biographical works. The questions discussed include: Do animals differ from humans intellectually? Were animals created for the use of humankind? Should animals be used for food, sport, or sacrifice? Can animals be our friends? The selections are arranged thematically and, within themes, chronologically. A commentary precedes each excerpt, transliterations of Greek and Latin technical terms are provided, and each entry includes bibliographic suggestions for further reading.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136882634
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Although reasoned discourse on human-animal relations is often considered a late twentieth-century phenomenon, ethical debate over animals and how humans should treat them can be traced back to the philosophers and literati of the classical world. From Stoic assertions that humans owe nothing to animals that are intellectually foreign to them, to Plutarch's impassioned arguments for animals as sentient and rational beings, it is clear that modern debate owes much to Greco-Roman thought. Animals in Greek and Roman Thought brings together new translations of classical passages which contributed to ancient debate on the nature of animals and their relationship to human beings. The selections chosen come primarily from philosophical and natural historical works, as well as religious, poetic and biographical works. The questions discussed include: Do animals differ from humans intellectually? Were animals created for the use of humankind? Should animals be used for food, sport, or sacrifice? Can animals be our friends? The selections are arranged thematically and, within themes, chronologically. A commentary precedes each excerpt, transliterations of Greek and Latin technical terms are provided, and each entry includes bibliographic suggestions for further reading.
Cave Canem
Author: Iain Ferris
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445652943
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Lavishly illustrated, this book examines both written and archaeological sources, particularly visual evidence in the form of sculptures, coins, mosaics, wall paintings and decorated everyday items in order to shed light on animals in Roman culture.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445652943
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Lavishly illustrated, this book examines both written and archaeological sources, particularly visual evidence in the form of sculptures, coins, mosaics, wall paintings and decorated everyday items in order to shed light on animals in Roman culture.
Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome
Author: George Jennison
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN:
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
"Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome" is a complete and comprehensive investigation of the rise, function, and pageantry of wild and domesticated animals as household pets and as fodder for entertainment in the Roman world.
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN:
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
"Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome" is a complete and comprehensive investigation of the rise, function, and pageantry of wild and domesticated animals as household pets and as fodder for entertainment in the Roman world.
Animals in Roman Life and Art
Author: Jocelyn Mary Catherine Toynbee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
The Culture of Animals in Antiquity
Author: Sian Lewis
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351782495
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 771
Book Description
The Culture of Animals in Antiquity provides students and researchers with well-chosen and clearly presented ancient sources in translation, some well-known, others undoubtedly unfamiliar, but all central to a key area of study in ancient history: the part played by animals in the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean. It brings new ideas to bear on the wealth of evidence – literary, historical and archaeological – which we possess for the experiences and roles of animals in the ancient world. Offering a broad picture of ancient cultures in the Mediterranean as part of a wider ecosystem, the volume is on an ambitious scale. It covers a broad span of time, from the sacred animals of dynastic Egypt to the imagery of the lamb in early Christianity, and of region, from the fallow deer introduced and bred in Roman Britain to the Asiatic lioness and her cubs brought as a gift by the Elamites to the Great King of Persia. This sourcebook is essential for anyone wishing to understand the role of animals in the ancient world and support learning for one of the fastest growing disciplines in Classics.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351782495
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 771
Book Description
The Culture of Animals in Antiquity provides students and researchers with well-chosen and clearly presented ancient sources in translation, some well-known, others undoubtedly unfamiliar, but all central to a key area of study in ancient history: the part played by animals in the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean. It brings new ideas to bear on the wealth of evidence – literary, historical and archaeological – which we possess for the experiences and roles of animals in the ancient world. Offering a broad picture of ancient cultures in the Mediterranean as part of a wider ecosystem, the volume is on an ambitious scale. It covers a broad span of time, from the sacred animals of dynastic Egypt to the imagery of the lamb in early Christianity, and of region, from the fallow deer introduced and bred in Roman Britain to the Asiatic lioness and her cubs brought as a gift by the Elamites to the Great King of Persia. This sourcebook is essential for anyone wishing to understand the role of animals in the ancient world and support learning for one of the fastest growing disciplines in Classics.
Enemies of Rome
Author: Iain Ferris
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752495208
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
The artists of Ancient Rome portrayed the barbarian enemies of the empire in sculpture, reliefs, metalwork and jewellery. Enemies of Rome shows how the study of these images can reveal a great deal about the barbarians, as well as Roman art and the Romans view of themselves.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752495208
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
The artists of Ancient Rome portrayed the barbarian enemies of the empire in sculpture, reliefs, metalwork and jewellery. Enemies of Rome shows how the study of these images can reveal a great deal about the barbarians, as well as Roman art and the Romans view of themselves.
Representations of Animals on Greek and Roman Engraved Gems
Author: Idit Sagiv
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1784918709
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
A comprehensive study of the depictions of animals and their significance on Greek and Roman gems. The work examines the associations between animal depictions and the type of gemstone and its believed qualities. The study also compares the representation of animals on gems to other, larger media, and analyses the differences.
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1784918709
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
A comprehensive study of the depictions of animals and their significance on Greek and Roman gems. The work examines the associations between animal depictions and the type of gemstone and its believed qualities. The study also compares the representation of animals on gems to other, larger media, and analyses the differences.
Continuum Encyclopedia of Animal Symbolism in World Art
Author: Hope B. Werness
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9780826419132
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Animals and their symbolism in diverse world cultures and different eras of human history are chronicled in this lovely volume.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9780826419132
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Animals and their symbolism in diverse world cultures and different eras of human history are chronicled in this lovely volume.
Life in Ancient Rome
Author: Simon Adams
Publisher: Kingfisher
ISBN: 0753458632
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
History comes alive in the tales of bloody battles and the ingenious inventions that continue to influence our lives today. This eye-opening book will serve as an unbeatable guide to Ancient Rome -- from its legendary origins to the eventual decline of the empire.
Publisher: Kingfisher
ISBN: 0753458632
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
History comes alive in the tales of bloody battles and the ingenious inventions that continue to influence our lives today. This eye-opening book will serve as an unbeatable guide to Ancient Rome -- from its legendary origins to the eventual decline of the empire.