Women in the Ancient World

by Jenifer Neils and NEILS JENNIFER

This book takes a fresh look at visual representations of women in the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and analyzes them for indications of women's roles in these societies. After examining their traditional functions as wives and mothers, the author presents evidence of women's participation in the public and religious spheres. Juxtapositions comparing images and attitudes of each society reveal whether the women portrayed are meant...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1606060910
• ISBN13: 9781606060919
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 8.4"