Umfang:
XV, 292 Seiten :
,
Illustrationen ;
,
24 cm.
ISBN:
978-90-04-68269-6
,
9004682694
Serie:
Euhormos Volume 5
Inhalt:
"Plundering and taking home precious objects from a defeated enemy was a widespread activity in the Greek and Hellenistic-Roman world. In this volume literary critics, historians and archaeologists join forces in investigating this phenomenon in terms of appropriation and cultural change. In-depth interpretations of famous ancient spoliations, like that of the Greeks after Plataea or the Romans after the capture of Jerusalem, reveal a fascinating paradox: while the material record shows an eager incorporation of new objects, the texts display abhorrence of the negative effects they were thought to bring along. As this volume demonstrates, both reactions testify to the crucial innovative impact objects from abroad may have"--
Anmerkung:
Der Band basiert auf dem einem Online-Meeting von Spezialisten am 22.01.2021 sowie einem Treffen am 01.10.2021 in der Bibliothek der University of Amsterdam. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Weitere Ausg.:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe ISBN 978-90-04-68270-2
Sprache:
Englisch
Schlagwort(e):
Spolie
;
Antike
;
Konferenzschrift
;
Aufsatzsammlung
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