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Between Deity and Dedicator : The Life and Agency of Greek Votive Terracotta Figurines / Sanne Hoffmann.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Image & Context ; 23Publisher: Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Description: 1 online resource (XI, 347 p.)Content type:
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ISBN:
  • 9783110768879
  • 9783110770223
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 738.820938 23
LOC classification:
  • NB155 .H64 2023eb
Other classification:
  • online - DeGruyter
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Issued also in print.
Contents:
Frontmatter -- Table of Content -- Preface -- Chapter I: Introduction -- Chapter II: Making and Moving -- Chapter III: Dedicating and Mediating -- Chapter IV: Depositing and Discarding -- Chapter V: Transformation and Termination -- Chapter VI: Discussion and Conclusions -- Tables -- Notes -- Bibliography -- List of Illustrations -- Index
Dissertation note: Diss. Aarhus University 2019. Summary: The book presents a broad survey of Greek votive terracotta figurines, a class of votives where previous scholarship has mainly consisted of research in specific sites and collections. They have traditionally been interpreted as inexpensive and inconspicuous votives for everyday use, but this study questions whether this is in fact the case. By introducing the theoretical model of chaîne opératoire for a life cycle study of the votive figurines the book moves through the stages of production, distribution, use and discard of the votives, the latter both in the sense of practical discard and in the end of use. The study is based on a selection of case studies and surveys of relevant material, allowing for in-depth analyses of the terracottas in those life stages of shifting contextual interactions. The approach furthers new knowledge on several levels, such as the value of the terracottas, their suitability and their popularity as dedications, their iconography and symbolism, the general votive practice, and the end of the terracotta practice. As such, the book is relevant for all who seek insights on terracotta figurines, votive offerings, ritual practice, as well as those interested in archaeological methodology, theory and contexts.
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eBook eBook Biblioteca "Angelicum" Pont. Univ. S.Tommaso d'Aquino Nuvola online online - DeGruyter (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Online access Not for loan (Accesso limitato) Accesso per gli utenti autorizzati / Access for authorized users (dgr)9783110770223

Diss. Aarhus University 2019.

Frontmatter -- Table of Content -- Preface -- Chapter I: Introduction -- Chapter II: Making and Moving -- Chapter III: Dedicating and Mediating -- Chapter IV: Depositing and Discarding -- Chapter V: Transformation and Termination -- Chapter VI: Discussion and Conclusions -- Tables -- Notes -- Bibliography -- List of Illustrations -- Index

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The book presents a broad survey of Greek votive terracotta figurines, a class of votives where previous scholarship has mainly consisted of research in specific sites and collections. They have traditionally been interpreted as inexpensive and inconspicuous votives for everyday use, but this study questions whether this is in fact the case. By introducing the theoretical model of chaîne opératoire for a life cycle study of the votive figurines the book moves through the stages of production, distribution, use and discard of the votives, the latter both in the sense of practical discard and in the end of use. The study is based on a selection of case studies and surveys of relevant material, allowing for in-depth analyses of the terracottas in those life stages of shifting contextual interactions. The approach furthers new knowledge on several levels, such as the value of the terracottas, their suitability and their popularity as dedications, their iconography and symbolism, the general votive practice, and the end of the terracotta practice. As such, the book is relevant for all who seek insights on terracotta figurines, votive offerings, ritual practice, as well as those interested in archaeological methodology, theory and contexts.

Issued also in print.

Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.

In English.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 06. Mrz 2024)

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