The Insula Of The Menander At Pompeii Volume Iv The Silver Treasure

Author : Kenneth S. Painter
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191553882

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The Insula of the Menander at Pompeii: Volume IV: The Silver Treasure by Kenneth S. Painter Pdf

The Casa del Menando hoard was found by Professor Amedeo Maiuri in 1930, in the course of the excavation of the Insula of the Menander. There has been no study of it as a whole since Maiuri's publication of 1933. The silver, one of the three largest groups of Roman plate of the first century AD, is the only one which has been found and recorded under modern conditions, and demonstrates what plate was in use in Pompeii in the period of the disasters of AD 62 and 72. The treasure includes two hoards, hidden in the same chest, one consisting of 118 pieces of silver plate, the other of coins and jewellery. Maiuri thought that the hoards, and therefore the house, belonged to the top level of Roman society; but this study suggests that they belonged to a rich citizen of Pompeii, who may have been a local magistrate.

Author : Roger Ling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015055876455

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The Insula of the Menander at Pompeii: The silver treasure by Roger Ling Pdf

The Casa del Menando hoard was found by Professor Amedeo Maiuri in 1930, in the course of the excavation of the Insula of Menander. This volume provides the first comprehensive study of the hoard, which includes the only surviving complete Roman dinner service for eight people.

Author : K. S. Painter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
ISBN : 138303768X

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The Insula of the Menander at Pompeii by K. S. Painter Pdf

This is a study of one of the largest known hoards of Roman silver plate, found in the House of the Menander, one of the finest houses in the centre of Pompeii, buried in AD 79. It is the only surviving complete Roman dinner service for eight people, belonging to a rich citizen of Pompeii who was probably a local magistrate.

Author : Dylan K. Rogers,Claire J. Weiss
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789692198

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A Quaint & Curious Volume: Essays in Honor of John J. Dobbins by Dylan K. Rogers,Claire J. Weiss Pdf

Contributions in honour of John J. Dobbins, Professor of Roman Art and Archaeology at the University of Virginia, offers new readings of archaeological data and art, illustrating the impact that one professor can have on the wider field of Roman art and archaeology through the continuing work of his students.

Author : Penelope M. Allison
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191514661

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The Insula of the Menander at Pompeii by Penelope M. Allison Pdf

This book contains catalogues, analyses, photographs and drawings of some 2,000 archaeological artefacts excavated from the Insula of the Menander in Pompeii. The catalogues, and analyses are organized by provenance - buildings, rooms, and location within rooms - so that the reader can understand the artefacts as household assemblages. The functions of artefacts and groups of artefacts are discussed, as are the Latin names which are often given to these artefacts, and the relationships of these assemblages to the state of occupancy of the buildings in the Insula during the last years of Pompeii. This study, therefore, provides a wealth of information, not only on the range and use of artefacts in Pompeian houses but also on Roman artefacts, and Roman society, more generally.

Author : Brian Haughton
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781601635488

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Ancient Treasures by Brian Haughton Pdf

The author of Hidden History offers a fascinating tour through centuries of buried riches, stolen artifacts, and other true tales of treasure. The allure of treasure has captivated people for centuries. But is it purely a desire for wealth that draws us to tales of hidden riches, or is it also the romantic appeal of uncovering lost ancient artifacts? The stories behind the loss and recovery of ancient treasures often read like historical suspense fiction. In Ancient Treasures, readers discover the true histories of lost hoards, looted archaeological artifacts, and sunken treasures, including: The Sevso Treasure, a hoard of large silver vessels from the late Roman Empire—estimated to be worth $200 million—looted in the 1970s and sold on the black market. The Amber Room, a chamber decoration of amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors, stolen by the Nazis in 1941 and brought to the castle at Königsberg in Russia, from which it disappeared. The fabulous wealth of Roman and Viking hoards buried in the ground for safekeeping, only to be unearthed centuries later by humble metal detectorists. The wrecks of the Spanish treasure fleets, whose New World plunder has been the target of elaborate salvage attempts by modern treasure hunters

Author : Samuli Simelius
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000610079

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Pompeian Peristyle Gardens by Samuli Simelius Pdf

This book examines how Pompeian peristyle gardens were utilized to represent the socioeconomic status of Roman homeowners, introducing fresh perspectives on how these spaces were designed, used, and perceived. Pompeian Peristyle Gardens provides a novel understanding of how the domus was planned, utilized, and experienced through a critical examination of all Pompeian peristyles – not just by selecting a few well-known examples. This study critiques common scholarly assumptions of ancient domestic space, such as the top-down movement of ideas and the relationship between wealth and socio-political power, though these possibilities are not excluded. In addition, this book provides a welcome contribution to exploring the largely unexamined middle class, an integral part of ancient Roman society. Pompeian Peristyle Gardens is of interest to students and scholars in art history, classics, archaeology, social history, and other related fields.

Author : Richard Hingley,Steven Willis
Publisher :
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781785705038

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Roman Finds by Richard Hingley,Steven Willis Pdf

Studies on finds in Roman Britain and the Western Provinces have come to greater prominence in the literature of recent years. The quality of such work has also improved, and is now theoretically informed, and based on rich data-sets. Work on finds over the last decade or two has changed our understanding of the Roman era in profound ways, and yet despite such encouraging advances and such clear worth, there has to date, been little in the way of a dedicated forum for the presentation and evaluation of current approaches to the study of material culture. The conference at which these papers were initially presented has gone some way to redressing this, and these papers bring the very latest studies on Roman finds to a wider audience. Twenty papers are here presented covering various themes.

Author : Irene Berti,Katharina Bolle,Fanny Opdenhoff,Fabian Stroth
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-21
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9783110533361

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Writing Matters by Irene Berti,Katharina Bolle,Fanny Opdenhoff,Fabian Stroth Pdf

This edited volume includes a compilation of new approaches to the investigation of inscriptions from different cultural contexts. Innovative research questions about "material text cultures" are examined with reference to Classical Athens, late ancient and Byzantine churches and urban spaces, Hellenistic and Roman cities, and medieval buildings.

Author : Ray Laurence
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136699030

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Roman Pompeii by Ray Laurence Pdf

In this fully revised and updated edition of Roman Pompeii, Dr. Laurence looks at the latest archaeological and literary evidence relating to the city of Pompeii from the viewpoint of architect, geographer and social scientist. Enhancing our general understanding of the Roman world, this new edition includes new chapters that reveal how the young learnt the culture of the city and to investigate the role of property development and real estate in Pompeii’s growth. Showing how Pompeii has undergone considerable urban development, Dr. Laurence emphasizes the relationship between the fabric of the city and the society that produced it. Local activities are located in both time and space and Pompeii’s cultural identity is defined. This book is invaluable for students and scholars in the fields of archaeology and ancient history, as well as being rewarding reading for the many people who visit Pompeii.

Author : Alex Butterworth,Ray Laurence
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780220543

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Pompeii by Alex Butterworth,Ray Laurence Pdf

A visceral history of Pompeii - the living city brought back to life. This startling new book concentrates on the twenty years between 59 and 79AD, thus beginning with the earthquake which all but destroyed Pompeii and ending with the volcanic eruption which has become part of our collective popular imagination. Alex Butterworth and Ray Laurence have synthesised the latest research into Pompeii to bring this period of flux and instability back to life. By concentrating on key members from each strata of Pompeiian society we are plunged into the everyday life of a city rebuilding itself, in the knowledge that it will all be for nothing when Vesuvius erupts. So we follow Suedius Clemens who has been sent by Vespasian to settle disputes over land; Decimus Satrius Lucretius Valens who is set to join Pompeii's elite magistrates following the death of his protector; the Vettii brothers who were fabulously rich and ostentacious dealers in wine and perfume; Pherusa, the runaway slave; lusty young Rustus who is contemplating parricide...

Author : Robin Lane Fox
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465003662

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The Classical World by Robin Lane Fox Pdf

The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome once dominated the world, and they continue to fascinate and inspire us. Classical art and architecture, drama and epic, philosophy and politics-these are the foundations of Western civilization. In The Classical World, eminent classicist Robin Lane Fox brilliantly chronicles this vast sweep of history from Homer to the reign of Hadrian. From the Peloponnesian War through the creation of Athenian democracy, from the turbulent empire of Alexander the Great to the creation of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Christianity, Fox serves as our witty and trenchant guide. He introduces us to extraordinary heroes and horrific villains, great thinkers and blood-thirsty tyrants. Throughout this vivid tour of two of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known, we remain in the hands of a great master.

Author : Peter Oakes
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781451415933

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Reading Romans In Pompeii by Peter Oakes Pdf

Author : Miko Flohr,Andrew Wilson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780198786573

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The Economy of Pompeii by Miko Flohr,Andrew Wilson Pdf

This work addresses, from a variety of perspectives, the economy of the Roman city of Pompeii. It uses archaeological and textual evidence to discuss topics as diverse as agriculture in the fertile plains at the foot of mount Vesuvius, diet and health, manufacturing, urban investment, consumption, trade and money.

Author : Scott Weiss
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000988758

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The Neronian Grotesque by Scott Weiss Pdf

During the reign of Nero, Roman culture produced some of its most spectacular works of art and literature, and some of its strangest. This study explores these effects across textual and visual media in an integrated way. Weiss' analysis allows for appreciation of the shared strategies of composition, overlaps between literary and visual rhetoric, the role of context in shaping the reception of a work, and the authority of the reader/viewer to generate meaning. The volume offers an account of Roman visual-literary interactions in the mid-first century ᴄᴇ that considers these dynamics as informing broad cultural phenomena. The results reveal features pervasive in a literary and artistic culture invested in exploring the edges of expression. The Neronian Grotesque is a fascinating study on the literary and artistic production in the Neronian period, and has wider implications for anyone working in the field of Roman cultural history and visual studies more broadly.