Book chapter
Reflecting the past: the nymphaeum near the so-called Praetorium at Gortyn
Great Waterworks in Roman Greece, p.246
Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
02/28/2018
Abstract
Monumental civic fountains were built by cities, emperors and elite patrons throughout the ancient Roman Empire. Typically fed by aqueducts and positioned in heavily trafficked areas of cities, these imposing edifices stood one to three stories high. They showcased a variety of sculptures, from donor portraits to divinities to local heroes, all arranged to highlight the prestige of the community and benefactor. Such sculptural groups often interacted with flowing water to create innovative kinetic displays. In most cases, the sculptural display was created for the fountain and reflects deliberate choices on the part of the patron. Exceptions to this general
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Reflecting the past: the nymphaeum near the so-called Praetorium at Gortyn
- Creators
- Brenda Longfellow
- Contributors
- Georgia A. Aristodemou (Editor)Theodosios P. Tassios (Editor)
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- Great Waterworks in Roman Greece, p.246
- Publisher
- Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/28/2018
- Academic Unit
- Art and Art History; University College Courses
- Record Identifier
- 9984398185302771
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