Spectacle and Display: A Modern History of Britains Roman Mosaic Pavements
Spectacle and Display: A Modern History of Britains Roman Mosaic Pavements
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Summary
Antiquarian interest in the Roman period mosaics of Britain began in the 16th century. This book is the first to explore responses and attitudes to mosaics, not just at the point of discovery but during their subsequent history. It is a field which has received scant attention and provides a compelling insight into the agency of these remains.
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Spectacle and Display: A Modern History of Britains Roman Mosaic Pavements by Michael Dawson
Antiquarian interest in the Roman period mosaics of Britain began in the 16th century. This book is the first to explore responses and attitudes to mosaics, not just at the point of discovery but during their subsequent history. It is a field which has received scant attention and provides a compelling insight into the agency of these remains.
Michael Dawson is a heritage consultant, Heritage Director at RPS (UK and Ireland). He is editor of the international journal Historic Environment Policy and Practice and is panel lecturer with Oxford University Dept. of Continuing Education. He has excavated in Britain, Bulgaria and Romania, publishing widely both in Britain and eastern Europe and has been instrumental in making the case for the Roşia Montană World Heritage nomination.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781789698312 |
| ISBN 10 | 1789698316 |
| Title | Spectacle and Display: A Modern History of Britains Roman Mosaic Pavements |
| Author | Michael Dawson |
| Series | Archaeopress Roman Archaeology |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Archaeopress |
| Year published | 2021-05-20 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |