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Ecphrastic Shields in Graeco-Roman Literature
The World's Forge
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Focusing on ekphrasis, this volume explores its connection to embodied imagination and verbal expression. It presents a comprehensive study of ancient ecphrastic shields, examining them collectively for the first time, revealing their unique development and interrelationships. This fresh perspective highlights the significance of these artifacts in understanding the broader implications of ekphrastic practice in ancient culture.
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Ecphrastic Shields in Graeco-Roman Literature, Karel Thein
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- Title
- Ecphrastic Shields in Graeco-Roman Literature
- Subtitle
- The World's Forge
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Karel Thein
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 402
- ISBN13
- 9780367722586
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- Focusing on ekphrasis, this volume explores its connection to embodied imagination and verbal expression. It presents a comprehensive study of ancient ecphrastic shields, examining them collectively for the first time, revealing their unique development and interrelationships. This fresh perspective highlights the significance of these artifacts in understanding the broader implications of ekphrastic practice in ancient culture.