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The Roman Nude: Heroic Portrait Statuary 200 BC - Ad 300

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  • 416 pages
  • 15 hours of reading

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The book explores the intriguing portrayal of significant Roman figures in the nude, highlighting how men were often depicted wielding weapons, symbolizing power, while women were represented as the goddess Venus, embodying beauty and love. It delves into the cultural significance of these representations and the impact they have on contemporary audiences, prompting a reflection on historical perceptions of nudity and its meanings in Roman society.

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The Roman Nude: Heroic Portrait Statuary 200 BC - Ad 300, Christopher H. Hallett

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2005
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