Dionysian Imagery in Fifth Century Athens (Oxford Monographs on Classical Archaeology) [Hardcover]

Thomas H. Carpenter (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198150385 | ISBN-13: 978-0198150381 | Publication Date: April 10, 1997

This is an extensive study of Dionysian imagery found primarily in scenes on red-figure vases of the fifth-century BC but also in the architectural sculpture, coins, and theatre of the same period. Thomas Carpenter seeks to define a methodology for using this imagery as evidence for cultural and religious activity, and challenges some commonly-held views about the meaning of Dionysian iconography, at the same time pointing to problems inherent in the evidence under scrutiny.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...provocative and stimulating."--Religious Studies Review

"In short, this is a wide-ranging, well-informed, interesting, and, in parts, important study of Dionysos in Greek art....the author's very thorough knowledge of Dionysiac vase painting and his many sensible arguments make this a book to be reckoned with."--Bryn Mawr Classical Review

About the Author

Thomas H. Carpenter is at Virginia State University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (April 10, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198150385
• ISBN-13: 978-0198150381
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,858,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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