Drawing spirit: the role of images and design in the magical practice of Late Antiquity

A pioneering interdisciplinary study of the art, production and social functions of Late Antique ritual artefacts. Utilising case studies from the Graeco-Egyptian magical papyri and the Heidelberg archive it establishes new approaches, provides a holistic understanding of the multi-sensory aspects o...

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Altri autori: Johnston, Jay (Redattore) ; Gardner, Iain 1956- (Redattore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Libro
Lingua:Inglese
Servizio "Subito": Ordinare ora.
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Pubblicazione: Berlin De Gruyter 2023
In:Anno: 2023
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Epoca tardo-antica / Magia / Incantesimo per mezzo di immagini
Altre parole chiave:B art
B antiquity
B Magic
B RELIGION / Antiquities & Archaeology
B religion
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Edizione parallela:Erscheint auch als: 9783110477283
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Riepilogo:A pioneering interdisciplinary study of the art, production and social functions of Late Antique ritual artefacts. Utilising case studies from the Graeco-Egyptian magical papyri and the Heidelberg archive it establishes new approaches, provides a holistic understanding of the multi-sensory aspects of ritual practice, and explores the transmission of knowledge traditions across faiths
ISBN:3110479206
Accesso:Restricted Access
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1515/9783110479201