Ancient Rome as a museum : power, identity, and the culture of collecting / Steven H. Rutledge.

Author/creator Rutledge, Steven H., 1963-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoOxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Descriptionxxiv, 395 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesOxford studies in ancient culture and representation
Oxford studies in ancient culture and representation. ^A583772
Contents Introduction: museums and muses -- Collecting and acquisition -- Viewing, appreciating, understanding -- Displaying domination: spoils, war commemoratives, and competition -- Constructing social identity: pietas, women and the Roman house -- The monster and the map -- Imperial collections and the narrative of the Princeps -- Access and upkeep.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [315]-337) and indexes.
LCCN 2011279191
ISBN9780199573233 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0199573239 (hbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks N5763 .R88 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold