The study explores portraiture in the Roman province of Macedonia from Augustus to Gallienus with the aim of examining their relationship or deviations from Roman metropolitan models. A key issue is the extent to which the sitters adopted the official types - a phenomenon known as "assimilated portraiture" or "period- face". The peculiarities of Macedonian portraits are analyzed, and their originality is highlighted, through which the unique identity of the persons depicted is projected. ?rtistic identity of the works is also examined, focusing on the sculptors that worked in Macedonia, both locals and incomers from Athens, Thasos and elsewhere, as well as on the use of marbles from different quarries. The research, based on over 600 monuments, emphasizes portrait heads both of emperors and private individuals. The study also examines statues and busts that are their bearers and highlights their relationships with their counterparts used in the Greek-speaking part of the empire. The statuary types depicting emperors and members of their families are identified, as are the types chosen by individuals, dignitaries and prominent citizens who were honored publicly or privately. An issue is also the establishment of portraits in the most prominent places of the cities - agoras, sanctuaries, theatres, gymnasia -, mainly in Thessaloniki but also in many other Macedonian cities.
eBook - ePub
Faces of Macedonia: Dependencies and Originality
Imperial and Private Portraiture from Augustus to Gallienus in the Roman Province of Macedonia
- 703 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Faces of Macedonia: Dependencies and Originality
Imperial and Private Portraiture from Augustus to Gallienus in the Roman Province of Macedonia
About this book
Information
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Map
- 1 Fifty-five years after Alfred Rüsch: methodology and objectives
- 2 Metropolitan models and typological freedom
- 3 Stylistic differentiation and artistic identity
- 4 Portrait supports: statues, busts, herms
- 5 The political and social role of portrait statues in the city: the case of Thessalonike
- 6 General overview
- Afterword
- Abbreviations
- Illustration credits
- General Index
- Figures
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Faces of Macedonia: Dependencies and Originality by Theodosia Stefanidou-Tiveriou in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Ancient History. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.