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Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty : Boys Were Their Gods by Andrew Lear and Eva. Cantarella (2009, Uk-B Format Paperback)
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Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty : Boys Were Their Gods, Paperback by Lear, Andrew; Cantarella, Eva, ISBN 0415564042, ISBN-13 9780415564045, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Sexual relations between men and adolescent boys were a social institution in ancient Greece. This book presents the history of Greek pederasty and the scholarship on the topic, with a large number of illustrations.
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PublisherRoutledge
ISBN-100415564042
ISBN-139780415564045
eBay Product ID (ePID)79673232
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Number of Pages288 Pages
Publication NameImages of Ancient Greek Pederasty : Boys Were Their Gods
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
SubjectArchaeology, Ancient / General, Ancient / Greece, History / Ancient & Classical, Lgbt Studies / Gay Studies, Human Sexuality (See Also Social Science / Human Sexuality)
TypeTextbook
AuthorAndrew Lear, Eva. Cantarella
Subject AreaArt, Social Science, Psychology, History
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight16.8 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.2 in
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Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2007-040830
Reviews'This volume will be a much-used starting point for students and scholars of Greek male sexuality.' Times Higher Education Supplement 'Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty establishes a carefully defined approach to an important and controversial topic. The book examines a considerably wider range of images than has been previously available and locates them in a clear and engaging fashion in a cultural context.' - Helene P. Foley, Barnard College, Columbia University 'This book meets a real need. The very fact that the authors' analysis is based on study of approximately 1000 vases (111 of which they illustrate) makes Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty a valuable resource, and an appendix including a catalogue of 647 vases compiled by the late Keith DeVries only adds to its value. The book greatly expands the amount of material available to nonspecialists, demonstrating that there are considerably more pederastic scenes in the surviving vases than has generally been believed, and its balanced and articulate readings of the material--the authors carefully describe recurring patterns, make allowance for exceptions, discuss alternative interpretations, and do not press when the evidence only goes so far--make it a significant contribution to our understanding of Greek pederasty.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review 'a welcome addition to the study of ancient sexuality and, more importantly, a shining example of the use of iconography and visual language indeed, of material culture in the study of ancient societies.' Iris, 'This volume will be a much-used starting point for students and scholars of Greek male sexuality.' Times Higher Education Supplement'Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty establishes a carefully defined approach to an important and controversial topic. The book examines a considerably wider range of images than has been previously available and locates them in a clear and engaging fashion in a cultural context.' - Helene P. Foley, Barnard College, Columbia University'This book meets a real need. The very fact that the authors' analysis is based on study of approximately 1000 vases (111 of which they illustrate) makes Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty a valuable resource, and an appendix including a catalogue of 647 vases compiled by the late Keith DeVries only adds to its value. The book greatly expands the amount of material available to nonspecialists, demonstrating that there are considerably more pederastic scenes in the surviving vases than has generally been believed, and its balanced and articulate readings of the material--the authors carefully describe recurring patterns, make allowance for exceptions, discuss alternative interpretations, and do not press when the evidence only goes so far--make it a significant contribution to our understanding of Greek pederasty.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review -, 'This volume will be a much-used starting point for students and scholars of Greek male sexuality.' Times Higher Education Supplement'This book meets a real need. The very fact that the authors' analysis is based on study of approximately 1000 vases (111 of which they illustrate) makes Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty a valuable resource, and an appendix including a catalogue of 647 vases compiled by the late Keith DeVries only adds to its value. The book greatly expands the amount of material available to nonspecialists, demonstrating that there are considerably more pederastic scenes in the surviving vases than has generally been believed, and its balanced and articulate readings of the material--the authors carefully describe recurring patterns, make allowance for exceptions, discuss alternative interpretations, and do not press when the evidence only goes so far--make it a significant contribution to our understanding of Greek pederasty.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 'This volume will be a much-used starting point for students and scholars of Greek male sexuality.' “ Times Higher Education Supplement 'Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty establishes a carefully defined approach to an important and controversial topic. The book examines a considerably wider range of images than has been previously available and locates them in a clear and engaging fashion in a cultural context.' - Helene P. Foley, Barnard College, Columbia University This book meets a real need. The very fact that the authors' analysis is based on study of approximately 1000 vases (111 of which they illustrate) makes Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty a valuable resource, and an appendix including a catalogue of 647 vases compiled by the late Keith DeVries only adds to its value. The book greatly expands the amount of material available to nonspecialists, demonstrating that there are considerably more pederastic scenes in the surviving vases than has generally been believed, and its balanced and articulate readings of the material--the authors carefully describe recurring patterns, make allowance for exceptions, discuss alternative interpretations, and do not press when the evidence only goes so far--make it a significant contribution to our understanding of Greek pederasty. " “ Bryn Mawr Classical Review 'a welcome addition to the study of ancient sexuality and, more importantly, a shining example of the use of iconography and visual language “ indeed, of material culture “ in the study of ancient societies.' “ Iris, 'This volume will be a much-used starting point for students and scholars of Greek male sexuality.' - Times Higher Education Supplement 'Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty establishes a carefully defined approach to an important and controversial topic. The book examines a considerably wider range of images than has been previously available and locates them in a clear and engaging fashion in a cultural context.' - Helene P. Foley, Barnard College, Columbia University 'This book meets a real need. The very fact that the authors' analysis is based on study of approximately 1000 vases (111 of which they illustrate) makes Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty a valuable resource, and an appendix including a catalogue of 647 vases compiled by the late Keith DeVries only adds to its value. The book greatly expands the amount of material available to nonspecialists, demonstrating that there are considerably more pederastic scenes in the surviving vases than has generally been believed, and its balanced and articulate readings of the material--the authors carefully describe recurring patterns, make allowance for exceptions, discuss alternative interpretations, and do not press when the evidence only goes so far--make it a significant contribution to our understanding of Greek pederasty.' - Bryn Mawr Classical Review 'a welcome addition to the study of ancient sexuality and, more importantly, a shining example of the use of iconography and visual language - indeed, of material culture - in the study of ancient societies.' - Iris, 'This volume will be a much-used starting point for students and scholars of Greek male sexuality.' - Times Higher Education Supplement 'Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty establishes a carefully defined approach to an important and controversial topic. The book examines a considerably wider range of images than has been previously available and locates them in a clear and engaging fashion in a cultural context.' - Helene P. Foley, Barnard College, Columbia University 'This book meets a real need. The very fact that the authors' analysis is based on study of approximately 1000 vases (111 of which they illustrate) makes Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty a valuable resource, and an appendix including a catalogue of 647 vases compiled by the late Keith DeVries only adds to its value. The book greatly expands the amount of material available to nonspecialists, demonstrating that there are considerably more pederastic scenes in the surviving vases than has generally been believed, and its balanced and articulate readings of the material--the authors carefully describe recurring patterns, make allowance for exceptions, discuss alternative interpretations, and do not press when the evidence only goes so far--make it a significant contribution to our understanding of Greek pederasty.'- Bryn Mawr Classical Review 'a welcome addition to the study of ancient sexuality and, more importantly, a shining example of the use of iconography and visual language - indeed, of material culture - in the study of ancient societies.'- Iris, 'This volume will be a much-used starting point for students and scholars of Greek male sexuality.' 'e" Times Higher Education Supplement 'Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty establishes a carefully defined approach to an important and controversial topic. The book examines a considerably wider range of images than has been previously available and locates them in a clear and engaging fashion in a cultural context.' - Helene P. Foley, Barnard College, Columbia University 'e~This book meets a real need. The very fact that the authors' analysis is based on study of approximately 1000 vases (111 of which they illustrate) makes Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty a valuable resource, and an appendix including a catalogue of 647 vases compiled by the late Keith DeVries only adds to its value. The book greatly expands the amount of material available to nonspecialists, demonstrating that there are considerably more pederastic scenes in the surviving vases than has generally been believed, and its balanced and articulate readings of the material--the authors carefully describe recurring patterns, make allowance for exceptions, discuss alternative interpretations, and do not press when the evidence only goes so far--make it a significant contribution to our understanding of Greek pederasty.'e(tm) 'e" Bryn Mawr Classical Review 'a welcome addition to the study of ancient sexuality and, more importantly, a shining example of the use of iconography and visual language 'e" indeed, of material culture 'e" in the study of ancient societies.' 'e" Iris
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal306.770938
Table Of ContentIntroduction. Textual Evidence. The Iconography of Pederasty. What is Iconography. Elements of Iconography 1. Courtship. Courting-gift Scenes. Other Courtship Iconographies. 2. Ideals/Idealization 3. Consummation 4. Pederasty and the Gods 5. Kalos-inscriptions 6. Vase Dating 7. Fragments. Conclusion
SynopsisSexual relations between men and adolescent boys were a social institution in ancient Greece. This book presents the history of Greek pederasty and the scholarship on the topic, with a large number of illustrations., This lavishly illustrated book brings together, for the first time, all of the different ways in which vase-painting portrays or refers to pederasty, from scenes of courtship, foreplay, and sex, to scenes of Zeus with his boy-love Ganymede, to painted inscriptions praising the beauty of boys. The book shows how painters used the language of vase-painting to cast pederasty in an idealizing light, portraying it as part of a world in which beautiful elite males display praiseworthy attitudes, such as moderation, and engage in approved activities, such as hunting, athletics, and the symposium. The book also incorporates a comprehensive catalogue of relevant vase-paintings, compiled by noted archaeologist Keith DeVries. It is the most comprehensive treatment available of an institution that has few modern parallels.
LC Classification NumberHQ76.2.G8
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