Engraved Gems

Engraved Gems
Author: Ben van den Bercken
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Gems
ISBN: 9789088905063

This book discuss different types of engraved gems in the collection of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden Leiden, their makers, users and re-users, combining archaeological, culture historical and geological perspectives.

Hellenistic Engraved Gems

Hellenistic Engraved Gems
Author: Dimitris Plantzos
Publisher:
Total Pages: 266
Release: 1999
Genre: Art
ISBN:

This lavishly illustrated volume traces the development of Greek gem engraving from Alexander to Augustus.

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.

Representations of Animals on Greek and Roman Engraved Gems

Representations of Animals on Greek and Roman Engraved Gems
Author: Idit Sagiv
Publisher: Archaeopress Archaeology
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2018
Genre: Animals in art
ISBN: 9781784918699

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.