Visions of the Roman North: Art and Identity in Northern Roman Britain

Visions of the Roman North: Art and Identity in Northern Roman Britain
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Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Total Pages : 236
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ISBN-10 : 9781789699067
ISBN-13 : 1789699061
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Book Synopsis Visions of the Roman North: Art and Identity in Northern Roman Britain by : Iain Ferris

Download or read book Visions of the Roman North: Art and Identity in Northern Roman Britain written by Iain Ferris and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2021-04-22 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to analyse art from the northern frontier zones of Roman Britain and to interpret the meaning and significance of this art in terms of the formation of a regional identity. It argues that a distinct and vibrant visual culture flourished in the north, primarily due to its status as a heavily militarized frontier zone.


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