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 portrayal of death in ancient art. The book delves into various cultures and civilizations from around the world, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Persians, among others. The author examines how death was depicted in art, including the symbolism and iconography used to represent death and the afterlife. The book also explores the cultural and religious beliefs surrounding death and how they influenced the art of the time. With detailed analysis and beautiful illustrations, Death As Depicted In Ancient Art provides a fascinating insight into the way death was portrayed in ancient times and the meaning behind these depictions.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: 1425341322
• ISBN13: 9781425341329
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"