Color-Terms in Social and Cultural Context in Ancient Rome

ISBN-13: 9781611439144 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 204 str.

Rachael Goldman

Opis

Romans attached nuanced implications to color-terms which went beyond their literal meaning, using these terms as a form of cultural assessment, defining their social values and order. By analyzing the use and color words in specific contexts, we can gain greater insight into the Roman mind.