Ancient mythological images and their interpretation : an introduction to iconology, semiotics, and image studies in classical art history /

"When we try to make sense of pictures, what do we gain when we use a particular method--and what might we be missing or even losing? Empirical experimentation on three types of mythological imagery--a Classical Greek pot, a frieze from Hellenistic Pergamon and a second-century CE Roman sarcoph...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Lorenz, Katharina (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, New York : Cambridge University Press, 2016.
Subjects:	Art, Classical > Philosophy. Art, Classical > History. Mythology, Greek, in art. Mythology, Roman, in art. Visual communication > Philosophy. Visual communication > History. Image (Philosophy) Semiotics and art. Classical antiquities. ART > History > Ancient & Classical.

Table of Contents:

The Experiment : Methods, Images, Objects
[1] Iconology
Introducing Iconology
Iconology in Action
Narratives of Object and Meaning
[2] Semiotics
Introducing Semiotics
Semiotics in Action
Narratives of Sign and Signification
[3] Image Studies
Introducing Image Studies
Image Studies in Action
Narratives of Space and Perspective
The Experiment : a Summary.