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OverviewThe modern viewer is familiar with winged human figures in pictures, above all angels. Winged figures are also frequent on Greek vases. However, here, theymust be seenin a very different cultural and, above all, religious context. What is their meaning in these contexts, and what does this tell us about how the pictures are to be understood overall?By trying to find answers to these questions, the books tells usa great deal about how the ancient Greeks saw the world and their role in it, and how they understood their relationship with the gods. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Arne ThomsenPublisher: Walter de Gruyter Imprint: Walter de Gruyter Volume: 9 ISBN: 9783112191644ISBN 10: 3112191641 Pages: 506 Publication Date: 23 December 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationArne Thomsen, Universitat des Saarlandes, Saarbrucken/Homburg. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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