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Body Language in the Greek and Roman Worlds
D. L. Cairns
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Description for Body Language in the Greek and Roman Worlds
Hardcover. Discusses models of gesture and non-verbal communication and apply them to Greek and Roman culture, literature and art. This title covers such topics as dress and costume in the Homeric poems; the importance of looking, eye-contact, and face-to-face orientation in Greek society; and, the construction of facial expression in Greek and Roman epic. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; GTC; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 604.
In this book, a distinguished international cast of scholars discusses models of gesture and non-verbal communication as they apply to Greek and Roman culture, literature and art. Topics include dress and costume in the Homeric poems; the importance of looking, eye-contact, and face-to-face orientation in Greek society; the construction of facial expression in Greek and Roman epic; the significance of gesture and body language in the visual meaning of ancient sculpture; the evidence for gesture and performance style in the texts of ancient drama; the erotic significance of feet and footprints; and, the role of gesture in Roman law. The ... Read more
In this book, a distinguished international cast of scholars discusses models of gesture and non-verbal communication as they apply to Greek and Roman culture, literature and art. Topics include dress and costume in the Homeric poems; the importance of looking, eye-contact, and face-to-face orientation in Greek society; the construction of facial expression in Greek and Roman epic; the significance of gesture and body language in the visual meaning of ancient sculpture; the evidence for gesture and performance style in the texts of ancient drama; the erotic significance of feet and footprints; and, the role of gesture in Roman law. The ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Classical Press of Wales United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
Swansea, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781905125012
SKU
V9781905125012
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Ref
99-5
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