Ceremonial Sculptures of the Roman Gods
Journal Data
| Type | SOURCE_BOOK |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Brill (NL) |
| ISBN-13 | 9789004242265 |
| Open Library | OL17487215W |
| Total publications | 13 |
| Coverage period | 2013 - 2013 |
| Language | EN |
| Cited by | 12 |
| h-index | 1 |
| i10-index | 1 |
The well-known formats of Roman sculpture are the ones best preserved, but inevitably limited to those designed to be permanent and immobile. A significant component of the Roman visual world missing from this record are those images which depict or stand in for the Roman gods during ceremonies. Statuary of this type is in some measure mobile, designed specifically to be carried about in processions, brought out for public viewing at throne ceremonies, or participate in divine banquets. In addition to defining the characteristics of these ceremonial sculptures, this study also addresses their performative qualities: where and how they appeared, who was responsible for handling them, with what conventions of decorum, and with what response from the audience
D. Greek & Latin Words
Chapter 2 Litter Statues
C. Personal Names
Chapter 4 Exuviae
This study examines the visual and textual evidence for free-standing images of gods which functioned ceremonially in order to determine the distinct formats, the defining characteristics, and in which ceremony or ceremonies each type functioned.
B. Place Names
Chapter 1 Processional Statuettes
This study examines the visual and textual evidence for free-standing images of gods which functioned ceremonially in order to determine the distinct formats, the defining characteristics, and in which ceremony or ceremonies each type functioned.
Epilogue
A. Ancient Texts
Preliminary Material
Chapter 3 Capita Deorum
Appendix Inscriptional and Papyrological Texts
E. General Subjects
The Ceremonial Sculptures of the Roman Gods
The well-known formats of Roman sculpture are the ones best preserved, but inevitably limited to those designed to be permanent and immobile. A significant component of the Roman visual world missing from this record are those images which depict or stand in for the Roman gods during ceremonies. Statuary of this type is in some measure mobile, designed specifically to be carried about in processions, brought out for public viewing at throne cerem…
The Ceremonial Sculptures of the Roman Gods
The well-known formats of Roman sculpture are the ones best preserved, but inevitably limited to those designed to be permanent and immobile. A significant component of the Roman visual world missing from this record are those images which depict or stand in for the Roman gods during ceremonies. Statuary of this type is in some measure mobile, designed specifically to be carried about in processions, brought out for public viewing at throne cerem…
D. Greek & Latin Words
Chapter 2 Litter Statues
C. Personal Names
Chapter 4 Exuviae
This study examines the visual and textual evidence for free-standing images of gods which functioned ceremonially in order to determine the distinct formats, the defining characteristics, and in which ceremony or ceremonies each type functioned.
B. Place Names
Chapter 1 Processional Statuettes
This study examines the visual and textual evidence for free-standing images of gods which functioned ceremonially in order to determine the distinct formats, the defining characteristics, and in which ceremony or ceremonies each type functioned.
Epilogue
A. Ancient Texts
Preliminary Material
Chapter 3 Capita Deorum
Appendix Inscriptional and Papyrological Texts
E. General Subjects
The Ceremonial Sculptures of the Roman Gods
The well-known formats of Roman sculpture are the ones best preserved, but inevitably limited to those designed to be permanent and immobile. A significant component of the Roman visual world missing from this record are those images which depict or stand in for the Roman gods during ceremonies. Statuary of this type is in some measure mobile, designed specifically to be carried about in processions, brought out for public viewing at throne cerem…