The Senses in Antiquity

The Senses in Antiquity Series

This series delves into the fascinating world of the senses in antiquity. It explores how people across various cultures perceived and interpreted the world around them through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Each volume offers a deep dive into the sensory experiences of the past and their profound impact on art, religion, and daily life.

Synaesthesia and the Ancient Senses

Taylor & Francis Ltd

240 pages
9 hours of reading

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'Synaesthesia and the Ancient Senses' presents a radical reappraisal of antiquity's textures, flavours, and aromas, sounds and sights. The introduction sets the ancient senses within the history of aesthetics and the subsequent essays explore the senses throughout the classical period and on to the modern reception of classical literature.