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Women in the Ancient World Paperback – October 11, 2011

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This book takes a fresh look at visual representations of women in the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and analyzes them for indications of women’s roles in these societies. After examining their traditional functions as wives and mothers, the author presents evidence of women’s participation in the public and religious spheres. Juxtapositions comparing images and attitudes of each society reveal whether the women portrayed are meant to be examples of perfect femininity or the object of scorn, faithful wives or untouchable priestesses or high-living prostitutes. Depictions of goddesses and the dress and adornments of women are analyzed for what they divulge about ideals of feminine beauty and attitudes toward female nudity. 


The text is packed with quotations from contemporary sources that reveal details about women in the ancient world, often with surprising resonance for our own time. The illustrations, many specially commissioned, include public art and domestic artifacts: sculptures, wall and mummy case paintings, engravings, silver objects, and jewelry.

 
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  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    J. Paul Getty Museum
  4. Publication date
    October 11, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1606060910
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1606060919
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“There is much in this book to admire, not least the splendid selection of well-sized, quality-rich photographs that illustrate every page of the text. . . . Jennifer Neils’s work is highly recommended.”—Bryn Mawr Classical Review

“A comprehensive, engaging, and informative approach to the examination of the lives, roles, and perceptions of women as reflected in material culture, literature, law, myth, and history. . . . Well-written, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated, this book provides a fascinating synthesis of wide-ranging material.”—New England Classical Journal

“Lavishly illustrated. . . . Readers looking for an introduction to the subject of women in antiquity are certain to find much that is of interest in this book.”—CAA Reviews

About the Author

Jennifer Neils is Ruth Coulter Heede Professor of Art History at Case Western Reserve University. She is the author of The British Museum Concise Introduction to Ancient Greece (British Museum, 2008) and The Parthenon Frieze (Cambridge University Press, 2006).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J. Paul Getty Museum; 1st edition (October 11, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1606060910
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1606060919
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.82 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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phil Manning
5.0 out of 5 stars Reproductions were superb. Text and illustrations beautifully balanced.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013
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Much of the detailing of women's lives are dealt with summarily, especially in art history texts
I used over the years. That is clearly not true here. Artifacts in particular, are especially
descriptive. The bronze figurine shown on the cover is worth the price of the book by itself.
The legs and pelvis are presented from the side and she runs forward. In turning the head to
look to the rear, the entire torso and arms turn also, Egyptian style. The commentary is right.
That is Spartan thinking. No Athenian would have been that unvisual.
Female sexual life seems to be shown as they lived it. Even the concept and valuation of sex
for the woman shows right through the art and the writing. Brava!
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Deanna
3.0 out of 5 stars Deptnds upon the reader's needs or interests
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023
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The book is an overview of the topic, which is fine for those who want a sketch. My disappointment was with the lack of development in characters.
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Graham Pash
3.0 out of 5 stars Fine but not for the serious scholar
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2015
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The book is fine, but not what I was expecting. Based on reviews I thought it would be a little more serious study. Instead it is sort of a coffee table book.
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RedHead
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2020
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A very interesting and well researched book. Plenty of illustrations. Recommended for anyone with an interest in history, particularly women’s history.
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Sapper
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2012
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Very thorough, dealing with all aspects of women’s’ lives by careful analysis of the available evidence. Beautiful illustrations, carefully chosen to enhance the text. Having been written by a woman, this is a very sympathetic appreciative account. No wonder Minerva magazine gave it a good review!
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Nata
5.0 out of 5 stars For every women
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2015
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Great book. I think every women should read it so we can actually learn more about it. Lovely images and descriptions.
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Ana Andre
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2013
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I enjoyed the book but was somewhat impressed by some the figures on it ( especially from the etruscans). Apart from that it is an interesting book that might be a little incomplete on the information collected.
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Roger D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2016
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Lovely book
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