商品簡介
In this study of vase painting produced in classical Athens, Smith (U. of Reading, the UK) has undertaken an analysis of the use of personifications, defined here as personifications of virtues, political institutions and divisions, festivals, and geographic entities, demonstrating how this concept may have fit into the philosophy and sense of identity of the Athenian and their democracy. Following introductory chapters on how the use of personification developed and came to be used for political concepts, the remaining chapters offer detailed analysis of examples according to type and chronology, and including discussion of vessel type and use. The volume, which will be of interest to specialists and advanced graduate students, includes an extensive bibliography and a generous-sized section of b&w plates supporting the text. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Amy C. Smith, PhD (1997) in Classical Archaeology, Yale University, is Senior Lecturer in Classics and Curator of the Ure Museum, University of Reading. She has published widely on Graeco-Roman art in the spheres of politics, myth, and religion.