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Colour and Meaning in Ancient Rome - Cambridge Classical Studies
Bradley, Mark (University of Nottingham)
Colour and Meaning in Ancient Rome - Cambridge Classical Studies
Bradley, Mark (University of Nottingham)
Explores how ancient Romans categorised, organised and described colours, and outlines the principal differences and similarities between ancient and modern concepts of colour. By drawing together evidence from contemporary philosophers, elegists, epic writers, historians and satirists, this text explores the definition and function of colour in Rome during the early Empire.
282 pages, Illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | June 9, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9780521291224 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 282 |
Dimensions | 143 × 221 × 17 mm · 366 g |
Language | English |
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