New Book – Textiles in Ancient Mediterranean Iconography – Out Now!
The brand new volume ‘Textiles in Ancient Mediterranean Iconography‘, edited by EuroWeb members Susanna Harris (UK), Cecilie Brøns (DK) and Marta Żuchowska (PL), is out now.
The volume, published by Oxbow Books as part of the prestigious Ancient Textiles Series, was also supported by the Action, which helped ensure that it would also be available in Open Access to scholars across Europe and beyond.
«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.» (Publisher Synopsis).
Among the many groundbreaking contributions featured in this volume, there are contributions by eight EuroWeb members (Susanna Harris, UK; Cecilie Brøns, DK; Marta Żuchowska, PL; Agata Ulanowska, PL; Mary Harlow, UK; Magdalena Öhrman, UK; Dimitra Andrianou, GR; Rachele Pierini, DK.)
For more information on this volume, including the table of contents and options on how to acquire it, please visit the Oxbow Books website.
The brand new volume ‘Textiles in Ancient Mediterranean Iconography‘, edited by EuroWeb members Susanna Harris (UK), Cecilie Brøns (DK) and Marta Żuchowska (PL), is out now.
The volume, published by Oxbow Books as part of the prestigious Ancient Textiles Series, was also supported by the Action, which helped ensure that it would also be available in Open Access to scholars across Europe and beyond.
«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.» (Publisher Synopsis).
Among the many groundbreaking contributions featured in this volume, there are contributions by eight EuroWeb members (Susanna Harris, UK; Cecilie Brøns, DK; Marta Żuchowska, PL; Agata Ulanowska, PL; Mary Harlow, UK; Magdalena Öhrman, UK; Dimitra Andrianou, GR; Rachele Pierini, DK.)
For more information on this volume, including the table of contents and options on how to acquire it, please visit the Oxbow Books website.