Essays about: "Roman portraits"

Found 3 essays containing the words Roman portraits.

  1. 1. Representing a Roman Portrait: An investigation of archaeological digitisation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Antikens kultur och samhällsliv

    Author : Filip Johnstone; [2021]
    Keywords : Roman portraits; Digital material studies; Visualisation; Knowledge Transmission; History and Archaeology;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore the uses for digitised information in the archaeological knowledge process, specifically on how it can be used when studying Roman portraits. By communicating the entire process from data acquisition and analysis to knowledge transmission and mediation, I hope to indicate strengths and weaknesses in the use of digital representations as a proxy for a physical artefact. READ MORE

  3. 2. Portrait mummies in context

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Alexandra Boender; [2021]
    Keywords : Portrait mummy; Egypt; Hellenistic; Roman; cultural hybridization; mortuary traditions;

    Abstract : The present thesis aims to expand and acquire new knowledge on the emergence of portrait mummies during the Roman period in Egypt and their socio-religious status. The emergence and decorative program of these mummies are commonly understood as an artistic expression of Hellenistic Greek and Roman settlers in Egypt. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Roman bust from Västra Vång:a comparative study investigating the context in which the bust was created

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Antikens kultur och samhällsliv

    Author : Linnea Lidh; [2014]
    Keywords : Västra Vång; provincial artwork; hybridity; melon coiffure; barbarians; Roman bronze bust; History and Archaeology;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was by a comparative study investigate the small Roman bust found in Västra Vång to increase the understanding of the context is which it was created. The comparative study was leaning on two hypotheses; that the bust was depicted with a so-called melon coiffure and that the bust was a depiction of a barbarian. READ MORE