Faces of Power: Alexander's Image and Hellenistic Politics Volume 11
(Part of the Hellenistic Culture and Society Series)
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Alexander the Great changed the face of the ancient world. During his life and after his death, his image in works of art exerted an unprecedented influence-on marbles, bronzes, ivories, frescoes, mosaics, coins, medals, even painted pottery and reliefware. Alexander's physiognomy became the most famous in history. But can we really know what meaning lies behind these images?
Andrew Stewart demonstrates that these portraits--wildly divergent...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0520068513
ISBN13:9780520068513
Release Date:January 1994
Publisher:University of California Press
Length:550 Pages
Weight:3.10 lbs.
Dimensions:2.0" x 7.3" x 10.1"
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