Embodying Value The Transformation of Objects in and from the Ancient World (Paperback, New)


This bilingual volume presents a series of case studies exploring the ways in which different objects from the ancient world changed in both meaning and value over time. The contributions range in focus from the Neolithic until the medieval period, and interpret the material from a theoretical, interdisciplinary perspective. The case studies examine how objects represent, embody and affect particular values, illuminating the relationship between humans, societies and objects, as well as the role of the material in everyday life. 10 essays in English, 3 in German.

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This bilingual volume presents a series of case studies exploring the ways in which different objects from the ancient world changed in both meaning and value over time. The contributions range in focus from the Neolithic until the medieval period, and interpret the material from a theoretical, interdisciplinary perspective. The case studies examine how objects represent, embody and affect particular values, illuminating the relationship between humans, societies and objects, as well as the role of the material in everyday life. 10 essays in English, 3 in German.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Bar Publishing

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Series

British Archaeological Reports International Series

Release date

2014

Availability

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

First published

2014

Editors

,

Dimensions

297 x 210 x 10mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

160

Edition

New

ISBN-13

978-1-4073-1220-0

Barcode

9781407312200

Categories

LSN

1-4073-1220-0



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