Death As Depicted In Ancient Art

By C. W. King

Book Overview

Death As Depicted In Ancient Art is a book written by C. W. King that explores the representation of death in art from ancient civilizations. The book is a comprehensive exploration of how death was portrayed in art from various cultures such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The author delves into the symbolism, iconography, and mythology surrounding death, exploring how artists used these elements to create powerful and evocative images. The book also discusses the cultural and historical context in which these artworks were created and how they reflect the attitudes and beliefs of their respective societies. Death As Depicted In Ancient Art is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of art, mythology, and cultural studies.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Gnostics and their Remains Ancient and Mediaeval, by C. W. King. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103811.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162816511
• ISBN13: 9781162816517
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 18 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"