Ancient mythological images and their interpretation : an introduction to iconology, semiotics, and image studies in classical art history

Ancient mythological images and their interpretation : an introduction to iconology, semiotics, and image studies in classical art history /

"When we try to make sense of pictures, what do we gain when we use a particular method--and what might we be missing or even losing? Empirical experimentation on three types of mythological imagery--a Classical Greek pot, a frieze from Hellenistic Pergamon and a second-century CE Roman sarcoph...

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Main Author: Lorenz, Katharina (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, New York : Cambridge University Press, 2016.
Subjects:
Art, Classical > Philosophy.
Art, Classical > History.
Mythology, Greek, in art
Mythology, Roman, in art
Visual communication > Philosophy.
Visual communication > History.
Image (Philosophy)
Semiotics and art
Classical antiquities
ART > History > Ancient & Classical.
Table of Contents:
  • The Experiment : Methods, Images, Objects
  • [1] Iconology
  • Introducing Iconology
  • Iconology in Action
  • Narratives of Object and Meaning
  • [2] Semiotics
  • Introducing Semiotics
  • Semiotics in Action
  • Narratives of Sign and Signification
  • [3] Image Studies
  • Introducing Image Studies
  • Image Studies in Action
  • Narratives of Space and Perspective
  • The Experiment : a Summary.

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