Publisher | De Gruyter |
Year | |
Pages | 269 |
Version | hardback |
Language | English |
ISBN | 9783110477283 |
Categories | Religious subjects depicted in art |
A pioneering interdisciplinary study of the art, production and social functions of Late Antique ritual artefacts. Utilising case studies from the Graeco-Egyptian magical papyri and the Heidelberg archive it establishes new approaches, provides a holistic understanding of the multi-sensory aspects of ritual practice, and explores the transmission of knowledge traditions across faiths.
Drawing Spirit: The Role of Images and Design in the Magical Practice of Late Antiquity