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OverviewThe modern viewer is familiar with winged human figures in pictures, above all angels. Winged figures are also frequent on Greek vases. However, here, theymust be seenin a very different cultural and, above all, religious context. What is their meaning in these contexts, and what does this tell us about how the pictures are to be understood overall?By trying to find answers to these questions, the books tells usa great deal about how the ancient Greeks saw the world and their role in it, and how they understood their relationship with the gods. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Arne ThomsenPublisher: Walter de Gruyter Imprint: Walter de Gruyter ISBN: 9781306968454ISBN 10: 1306968453 Pages: 526 Publication Date: 01 January 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Language: German Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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