Art And Ceremony In Late Antiquity
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Author: Sabine G. Maccormack
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of California Press, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work, Art And Ceremony In Late Antiquity, presents a meticulous examination of the intricate relationship between visual culture and ritual practices during a pivotal historical era. It uncovers how art and ceremonial acts functioned as powerful tools for expressing and shaping religious, political, and social identities in the late Roman and early Byzantine worlds. The author illustrates the profound symbolic meanings embedded within various artistic forms and public spectacles, revealing their critical role in defining power structures and communal beliefs. This academic text chronicles the evolution of these cultural expressions, offering a comprehensive understanding of their significance in a period of profound transformation.
Author: Sabine G. Maccormack
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of California Press, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work, Art And Ceremony In Late Antiquity, presents a meticulous examination of the intricate relationship between visual culture and ritual practices during a pivotal historical era. It uncovers how art and ceremonial acts functioned as powerful tools for expressing and shaping religious, political, and social identities in the late Roman and early Byzantine worlds. The author illustrates the profound symbolic meanings embedded within various artistic forms and public spectacles, revealing their critical role in defining power structures and communal beliefs. This academic text chronicles the evolution of these cultural expressions, offering a comprehensive understanding of their significance in a period of profound transformation.