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Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean 32/1. Marble in the Early Byzantine Eastern Mediterranean: Use, Aesthetics, and Social Significance (PDF)

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The volume centers on the use of marble during the early Byzantine era (4th-7th century AD) across a broad expanse of the eastern Mediterranean region, encompassing the territories of Egypt, Arabia, Palestine, Phoenicia, Asia Minor, and Greece... czytaj więcej

Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean 32/1. Marble in the Early Byzantine Eastern Mediterranean: Use, Aesthetics, and Social Significance (PDF)

Redaktor naczelna Dorota Dzierzbicka
Name of the series / journal: Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (PAM)
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Edition:
1
Place and year of publication:
Warszawa 2023
Publication language:
angielski
ISBN/ISSN:
2083-537X
Number of page:
271
Method of publication:
PDF
Size of the file:
29,25 MB
Publication type:
Praca naukowa
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The volume centers on the use of marble during the early Byzantine era (4th-7th century AD) across a broad expanse of the eastern Mediterranean region, encompassing the territories of Egypt, Arabia, Palestine, Phoenicia, Asia Minor, and Greece.

In antiquity, the term 'marble' had a broader meaning than it does today and was used to denote an array of hard stones suitable for polishing. Marble held significant importance as a material for sculpture and construction in the ancient world, often requiring importation due to its limited natural availability. Despite its crucial role, the specifics of marble use during the 4th to 7th centuries remain largely unexplored, prompting inquiries into the reasons behind its importation, distribution mechanisms, types of orders (whether private or imperial), and locations of display (whether public, like baths, or private, like residential buildings). Additionally, questions arise concerning the impact of large-scale construction projects, such as churches, on the importation of finished marble items or their local production from imported raw materials. This volume aims to address these gaps in research, shedding light on the significance of marble, its trade, aesthetics and social significance in the early Byzantine period.

While studies on marble usage in antiquity have flourished recently, the focus has primarily centered on the Greek and Roman periods. Although some significant papers on marble from later centuries have appeared in multi-authored publications, dedicated volumes specifically devoted to marbles of the early Byzantine era have been lacking.

The volume provides a comprehensive overview of marble utilization during the early Byzantine period, drawing on various approaches and methodologies. It not only showcases recent discoveries from significant sites but also offers insights into the social function and appreciation of marble. Several papers delve into the working processes of craftsmen and the rationale behind material selection for specific objects or building endeavors. Others offer detailed examinations, presenting a diverse array of marble objects within various contexts and through different analytical lenses.

The publication is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Poland license (CC BY 3.0 PL) (full license available at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode).

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