The Cultural Lives of Domestic Objects in Late Antiquity (Paperback)

In this study, Jo Stoner investigates the role of domestic material culture in Late Antiquity. Using archaeological, visual and textual evidence from across the Roman Empire, the personal meanings of late antique possessions are revealed through reference to theoretical approaches including object biography. Heirlooms, souvenirs, and gift objects are discussed in terms of sentimental value, before the book culminates in a case study reassessing baskets as an artefact type. This volume succeeds in demonstrating personal scales of value for artefacts, moving away from the focus on economic and social status that dominate studies in this field. It thus represents a new interpretation of domestic material culture from Late Antiquity, revealing how objects transformed houses into homes during this period.

General

Imprint:	Brill
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Late Antique Archaeology (Supplementary Series), 4
Release date:	March 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Jo Stoner
Dimensions:	297 x 210mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	120
ISBN-13:	978-90-04-38687-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > European archaeology > Classical Greek & Roman archaeology Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Promotions
LSN:	90-04-38687-4
Barcode:	9789004386877

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