Greek And Roman Jewellery
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of art history and archaeology, Greek and Roman Jewellery presents a comprehensive survey of personal adornment across the ancient Mediterranean world, tracing the evolution of goldsmithing, gemstone work, and decorative metalcraft from the Archaic Greek period through the height of the Roman Empire. Filippo Coarelli, a distinguished Italian archaeologist and classical scholar, brings authoritative precision to the subject, cataloguing the techniques, materials, and symbolic meanings embedded in ancient jewelry traditions. The text illustrates how these objects functioned not merely as decoration but as markers of social status, religious devotion, and cultural identity across diverse ancient societies. Drawing on archaeological finds and museum collections, it details the distinctive stylistic developments of each era, from the geometric patterns of early Greek craftsmen to the elaborate polychrome settings favored by Roman jewelers. Scholarly in tone yet visually oriented in its approach, this volume stands as an essential reference for students of classical antiquity, art historians, and collectors alike.
Author: Filippo Coarelli
Format: Hardback
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of art history and archaeology, Greek and Roman Jewellery presents a comprehensive survey of personal adornment across the ancient Mediterranean world, tracing the evolution of goldsmithing, gemstone work, and decorative metalcraft from the Archaic Greek period through the height of the Roman Empire. Filippo Coarelli, a distinguished Italian archaeologist and classical scholar, brings authoritative precision to the subject, cataloguing the techniques, materials, and symbolic meanings embedded in ancient jewelry traditions. The text illustrates how these objects functioned not merely as decoration but as markers of social status, religious devotion, and cultural identity across diverse ancient societies. Drawing on archaeological finds and museum collections, it details the distinctive stylistic developments of each era, from the geometric patterns of early Greek craftsmen to the elaborate polychrome settings favored by Roman jewelers. Scholarly in tone yet visually oriented in its approach, this volume stands as an essential reference for students of classical antiquity, art historians, and collectors alike.