The Frame in Classical Art
A Cultural History
Edited by Verity Platt and Michael Squire
Traditional art history has tended to view framing devices as supplementary ornaments. This book not only argues for the integral role of framing within Graeco-Roman art but also explores the relationship between the frame and the image, the frame and the viewer, and the frame and the social and cultural context in which it was created.
The essays in this volume consider the frame from a variety of perspectives, including:
- The material and technical aspects of framing
- The iconography of frames
- The role of frames in the display and reception of art
- The relationship between frames and other elements of the artwork, such as the subject matter, the style, and the composition
The Frame in Classical Art is a groundbreaking study that offers new insights into the role of framing in the art of the ancient world.
The frames of classical art are often seen as marginal to the images that they surround. This book, however, argues that frames were an integral part of the artwork, playing a significant role in the way that the image was viewed and interpreted. The essays in this volume explore the different types of frames used in classical art, their materials and construction, and their iconography and symbolism. They also examine the role of frames in the display and reception of art, and their relationship to other elements of the artwork, such as the subject matter, the style, and the composition.
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