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- catalog abstract "The one hundred seventeen Roman mosaics known to include gorgoneia (presented herein in a comprehensive catalogue) are examined in several ways to help define and clarify that meaning. Consideration of ancient attitudes about the gorgon, apparent in literature of the Roman period, forms the basis of this study. Identification of "stock types" helps in discerning the degree to which the imagery was standardized; these types also shed light on some of the mechanics of the mosaic craft and on the effects of patronage. Observation of conflation and juxtaposition with other tessellated elements adds to an understanding of gorgoneion iconography in the Roman era. Analysis of the original contexts of the mosaics and of the directional orientation of the motif in those contexts aids in determining the function and meaning too.".
- catalog contributor b2673546.
- catalog created "1983.".
- catalog date "1983".
- catalog date "1983.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1983.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-209).".
- catalog description "The one hundred seventeen Roman mosaics known to include gorgoneia (presented herein in a comprehensive catalogue) are examined in several ways to help define and clarify that meaning. Consideration of ancient attitudes about the gorgon, apparent in literature of the Roman period, forms the basis of this study. Identification of "stock types" helps in discerning the degree to which the imagery was standardized; these types also shed light on some of the mechanics of the mosaic craft and on the effects of patronage. Observation of conflation and juxtaposition with other tessellated elements adds to an understanding of gorgoneion iconography in the Roman era. Analysis of the original contexts of the mosaics and of the directional orientation of the motif in those contexts aids in determining the function and meaning too.".
- catalog description "Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Michigan, 1983.".
- catalog extent "3 v. (xix, v, v, 502 leaves) :".
- catalog issued "1983".
- catalog issued "1983.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog subject "Gorgons (Greek mythology) in art.".
- catalog subject "Medusa (Greek mythology) Art.".
- catalog subject "Mosaics, Roman Themes, motives.".
- catalog title "Iconology of the gorgon Medusa in Roman mosaic / by Carolyn Hessenbruch McKeon.".
- catalog type "text".