Mosaics in Roman Britain: Stories in Stone by Patricia Witts (English) Paperback

Description: Mosaics in Roman Britain by Patricia Witts Roman Britain has almost 200 mosaics. In this fully illustrated book Dr Patricia Witts opens up the stories of the mosaics to the modern reader, identifying the figures who remain, explaining what they would have meant to a contemporary viewer and discussing their significance. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The stories illustrated in mosaics graphically link us to the world of the Romans. When we look at a figured scene, we are seeing exactly what the Roman viewer saw – give or take a crumbling tessera or two. Portrayed on pavements were love stories, tales of heroes and images of deities. Roman culture, the passing of time, and the evocation of protection and prosperity were popular themes along with scenes from the arena and the hunt. Nearly 200 figured mosaics are known from Roman Britain. A substantial number still survive and can be enjoyed in museums and sites throughout the country, while superb antiquarian illustrations record others that have since been lost. This book identifies the figures, explains what they would have meant to a contemporary viewer and discusses their significance. It is complemented by a wealth of illustrations, a gazetteer and an extensive bibliography, making it a valuable reference work as well as a readable account of the scenes on the mosaics and the myths that inspired many of them. Notes Subtitled, Stories In Stone Author Biography Patricia Witts is an independent mosaic specialist. She was awarded a doctorate for her research into the iconography and context of Romano-British figured mosaics. Her papers on aspects of the subject have been widely published in scholarly and popular journals. She has travelled extensively to study mosaics throughout the Roman empire as well as in Britain. Long Description The stories illustrated in the mosaic pavements that have survived from Roman Britain graphically link us to the world of the Romans in a way that literature, with its nuances of interpretation, cannot. After explaining how and why mosaic pavements were made, Dr. Patricia Witts looks at many of the 200 figured Roman mosaics that can be enjoyed in museums and sites throughout the country. Most portray mythological characters, and the author explains the underlying myths; others are taken from daily life or depict animals, birds, and marine creatures. This lavishly illustrated study is accompanied by a full glossary of technical terms and a gazetteer of relevant sites and museums. Details ISBN0752434217 Author Patricia Witts Short Title MOSAICS IN ROMAN BRITAIN Series Revealing History (Paperback) Language English ISBN-10 0752434217 ISBN-13 9780752434216 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Imprint The History Press Ltd Subtitle Stories in Stone Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780752434216 UK Release Date 2005-06-28 AU Release Date 2005-06-28 NZ Release Date 2005-06-28 Pages 208 Publisher The History Press Ltd Publication Date 2005-06-28 DEWEY 738.5209361 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133486113;

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