Classical Engraved Gems from Turkey and Elsewhere

Classical Engraved Gems from Turkey and Elsewhere
Author: Sheila E. Hoey Middleton
Publisher: BAR International Series
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2001
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN:

An illustrated catalogue of 59 engraved gems from the Wright Collection, most of which are from Turkey and Yugoslavia. The collection includes Phoenician and Etruscan scarabs and ringstones and cameos dating from the Hellenistic, Roman, Sasanian, Late Antique, Renaissance and Modern periods. The largest group is Roman and includes gems engraved with deities, Bacchic themes, heroes, symbols, portraits and animals.

Engraved Gems and Propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus

Engraved Gems and Propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus
Author: Paweł Gołyźniak
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 618
Release: 2020-05-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 1789695406

This book 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.

Ancient West & East

Ancient West & East
Author: G.R. Tsetskhladze
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2021-11-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 9004496742

The Transformation of Greek Amulets in Roman Imperial Times

The Transformation of Greek Amulets in Roman Imperial Times
Author: Christopher A. Faraone
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2018-04-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 0812249356

Featuring more than 120 illustrations, The Transformation of Greek Amulets in Roman Imperial Times is an essential reference for those interested in the religion, culture, and history of the ancient Mediterranean.

Catalogue of Engraved Gems of the Classical Style

Catalogue of Engraved Gems of the Classical Style
Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781016521208

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