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Old Age in Greek and Roman Art
Matheson, Susan B., J.J. Pollitt: Old Age in Greek and Roman Art. Exhibition: New Haven, Yale University Art Gallery, 2023. 295 pages, 320 colour illustrations. Hardback. 30 x 23cms. An exploration of ancient perspectives on ageing through Greek and Roman vases, sculpture, paintings and texts. Eight chapters discuss the social position of elders, particularly after the 4th century B.C.; positive and negative attitudes towards ageing in classical literature and its depictions; and specific subjects like the fisherman and peasant figural types. Followed by an appendix of 186 works each illustrated and briefly described.
An exploration of ancient perspectives on ageing through Greek and Roman vases, sculpture, paintings and texts. Eight chapters discuss the social position of elders, particularly after the 4th century B.C.; positive and negative attitudes towards ageing in classical literature and its depictions; and specific subjects like the fisherman and peasant figural types. Followed by an appendix of 186 works each illustrated and briefly described. Text in English
