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Senses of the Empire - Multisensory Approaches to Roman Culture (Hardcover)
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Senses of the Empire - Multisensory Approaches to Roman Culture (Hardcover)
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The Roman empire afforded a kaleidoscope of sensations. Through a
series of multisensory case studies centred on people, places,
buildings and artefacts, and on specific aspects of human
behaviour, this volume develops ground-breaking methods and
approaches for sensory studies in Roman archaeology and ancient
history. Authors explore questions such as: what it felt like, and
symbolised, to be showered with saffron at the amphitheatre; why
the shape of a dancer's body made him immediately recognisable as a
social outcast; how the dramatic gestures, loud noises and
unforgettable smells of a funeral would have different meanings for
members of the family and for bystanders; and why feeling the
weight of a signet ring on his finger contributed to a man's sense
of identity. A multisensory approach is taken throughout, with each
chapter exploring at least two of the senses of sight, hearing,
smell, taste and touch. The contributors' individual approaches
vary, reflecting the possibilities and the wide application of
sensory studies to the ancient world. Underlying all chapters is a
conviction that taking a multisensory approach enriches our
understanding of the Roman empire, but also an awareness of the
methodological problems encountered when reconstructing past
experiences.
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