‘Eye-Like Radiance’: The Depiction of Gemstones in Roman Wall Painting

The study of ornament in Greek and Roman art has been the focus of increasing scholarly interest over the last decade, with many publications shedding new light on the dynamics of ornatus in antiquity, and the discourses that shaped and situated it. Through an analysis of the depiction of gemstones...

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Main Author: Ruth Allen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Arts
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/8/2/60