Terracotta Lamps II: 1967-2004
Birgitta Lindros Wohl
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Description for Terracotta Lamps II: 1967-2004
Hardback. This volume presents a catalogue of some 400 lamps and fragments ranging from the Late Archaic to Byzantine periods discovered by excavations undertaken by UCLA/OSU at the Isthmian Sanctuary of Poseidon. The author's commentary on the types of lamps enriches our knowledge of their manufacture, use, and artistic evolution over time as well as of the Num Pages: 182 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 305 x 229. .
This volume discusses more than 400 lamps and lamp fragments dating from the Late Archaic to the Byzantine period found over several decades at the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Isthmia. These come from excavations undertaken by UCLA from 1967 to 1987 under the direction of Paul Clement and since then by OSU under the direction of Timothy Gregory. In addition to a detailed catalogue, the volume presents a commentary on the types of lamps used at the sanctuary that enriches our knowledge of their manufacture, use, and artistic evolution over time. The lamps also contribute to a better understanding of ... Read more
This volume discusses more than 400 lamps and lamp fragments dating from the Late Archaic to the Byzantine period found over several decades at the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Isthmia. These come from excavations undertaken by UCLA from 1967 to 1987 under the direction of Paul Clement and since then by OSU under the direction of Timothy Gregory. In addition to a detailed catalogue, the volume presents a commentary on the types of lamps used at the sanctuary that enriches our knowledge of their manufacture, use, and artistic evolution over time. The lamps also contribute to a better understanding of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
American School of Classical Studies at Athens United States
Number of pages
182
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Princeton, United States
ISBN
9780876619308
SKU
V9780876619308
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About Birgitta Lindros Wohl
Birgitta Lindros Wohl is Professor Emerita at California State University at Northridge.
Reviews for Terracotta Lamps II: 1967-2004
The volume fills an important gap concerning lamp trade, distribution, and production in the Corinthia, providing a new set of finds that complete the selection in the previously published lamp volumes from Corinth, Isthmia, and Kenchreai. Arja Karivieri, AJA 122.4 (2018).