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Textiles in Ancient Mediterranean Iconography (Hardcover)
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Textiles in Ancient Mediterranean Iconography (Hardcover)
Series: Ancient Textiles Series, 38
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This volume provides an ambitious synopsis of the complex,
colourful world of textiles in ancient Mediterranean iconography. A
wealth of information on ancient textiles is available from
depictions such as sculpture, vase painting, figurines, reliefs and
mosaics. Commonly represented in clothing, textiles are also
present in furnishings and through the processes of textile
production. The challenge for anyone analysing ancient iconography
is determining how we interpret what we see. As preserved textiles
rarely survive in comparable forms, we must consider the extent to
which representations of textiles reflect reality, and critically
evaluate the sources. Images are not simple replicas or photographs
of reality. Instead, iconography draws on select elements from the
surrounding world that were recognisable to the ancient audience,
and reveal the perceptions, ideologies, and ideas of the society in
which they were produced. Through examining the durable evidence,
this anthology reveals the ephemeral world of textiles and their
integral role in the daily life, cult and economy of the ancient
Mediterranean.
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