{"product_id":"mosaics-in-roman-britain-9780752434216","title":"Mosaics in Roman Britain","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stories illustrated in mosaics graphically link us to the world of the Romans.\u003c\/strong\u003e When we look at a figured scene, we are seeing exactly what the Roman viewer saw  give or take a crumbling tessera or two. Portrayed on pavements were love stories, tales of heroes and images of deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoman culture, the passing of time, and the evocation of protection and prosperity were popular themes along with scenes from the arena and the hunt. Nearly 200 figured mosaics are known from Roman Britain. A substantial number still survive and can be enjoyed in museums and sites throughout the country, while superb antiquarian illustrations record others that have since been lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book identifies the figures, explains what they would have meant to a contemporary viewer and discusses their significance. It is complemented by a wealth of illustrations, a gazetteer and an extensive bibliography, making it a valuable reference work as well as a readable account of the scenes on the mosaics and the myths that inspired many of them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Press Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49930745708887,"sku":"9780752434216","price":21.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780752434216.jpg?v=1738627439","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/mosaics-in-roman-britain-9780752434216","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}