Living theatre in the ancient Roman house : theatricalism in the domestic sphere /
This sumptuously illustrated book, the result of extensive interdisciplinary research, is the first to explore, describe and illustrate how ancient Roman houses and villas, in their décor, spaces, activities and function, were highly-theatricalized environments, indeed, a sort of 'living theate...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2023.
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| Summary: | This sumptuously illustrated book, the result of extensive interdisciplinary research, is the first to explore, describe and illustrate how ancient Roman houses and villas, in their décor, spaces, activities and function, were highly-theatricalized environments, indeed, a sort of 'living theater.' Their layout, purpose and use reflected and informed a culture in which theater was both a major medium of entertainment and communication, and an art form drawing upon myths expressing the core values and beliefs of ancient society. For elite Romans, their homes, as veritable stage-sets, served as a major visible and tangible expression of their prestige, importance and achievement. The Roman home was a carefully crafted realm in which to display themselves, while 'stage-managing' the behavior and responses of visitor-spectators. |
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| Physical Description: | xxx, 515 pages : chiefly color illustrations, plans ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 484-508) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781316510940 1316510948 9781009018821 1009018825 |