Spectacle and Display: A Modern History of Britains Roman Mosaic Pavements (Paperback)

Language: English

Published by Archaeopress, Oxford, 2021

1789698316 / 9781789698312

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Paperback. Spectacle and Display: A Modern History of Britains Roman Mosaic Pavements is the first narrative to explore responses and attitudes to mosaics, not just at the point of discovery but during their subsequent history. It is a field which has received scant attention in the literature and provides a compelling insight into the agency of these spectacular remains. Analysis shows how mosaics have influenced and have been instrumental in the commodification of the past, the development of conservation practice and promoting the rise of the archaeologist. The most spectacular remains of Roman Britain is a familiar description applied to the discovery of mosaics floors. They are exceptional symbols of Roman life in the province of Britannia and each new discovery is eagerly reported in the press. Yet one estimate suggested that 75% of all known mosaics from Britain have been lost, and they are commonly displayed out of context, wall mounted as artwork in museums and exhibitions and far from their role as floors. This is a contested narrative in which spectacle and survival, conservation and fine art, ownership and curation provide the discourse and texts of contemporary attitudes. Antiquarian interest in the Roman period mosaics of Britain began in the 16th century. This book is the first to explore responses and attitudes to mosaics, not just at the point of discovery but during their subsequent history. It is a field which has received scant attention and provides a compelling insight into the agency of these remains. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title
Spectacle and Display: A Modern History of Britains Roman Mosaic Pavements (Paperback)
Author
Michael Dawson
Publisher
Archaeopress, Oxford
Publication year
2021
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new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
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1789698316
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9781789698312

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