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Ship Iconography in Mosaics: An aid to understanding ancient ships and their construction

Ship Iconography in Mosaics: An aid to understanding ancient ships and their construction

Paperback

Series: BAR International, Book 2202

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ISBN10: 1407307584
ISBN13: 9781407307589
Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Ltd
Published: Mar 15 2011
Pages: 232
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.60 Width: 8.30 Depth: 11.60
Language: English

Mosaic surfaces (floor and/or wall) comprise one of the most accomplished art forms to develop in the Mediterranean region in antiquity. Each country surrounding the Mediterranean Basin added to the development of the techniques and repertoire, reflecting cultural development and diffusion. This work focuses on all aspects of ship iconography as represented on known mosaics from major and minor sites. Contents: Introduction; Mosaic Production and its Application to Ship Depictions; 'Catalogue of Ships' (including mosaics from Berenike (Egypt), Lod (Israel), Antioch (Turkey), Kelenderis/Aydincik (Turkey), Kenchreai (Greece), The Palestrina Nile Mosaic (Italy), Ostia/Piazzale Delle Corporazioni (Italy), Piazza Armerina (Sicily); Ship Archaeology; Ship Interpretation in Mosaics; Conclusions; Glossary.

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