Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty : Boys Were Their Gods Hardback
by Andrew Lear, Eva Cantarella
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This lavishly illustrated book brings together, for the first time, all of the different ways in which vase-painting portrays or refers to pederasty, from scenes of courtship, foreplay, and sex, to scenes of Zeus with his boy-love Ganymede, to painted inscriptions praising the beauty of boys.
The book shows how painters used the language of vase-painting to cast pederasty in an idealizing light, portraying it as part of a world in which beautiful elite males display praiseworthy attitudes, such as moderation, and engage in approved activities, such as hunting, athletics, and the symposium.
The book also incorporates a comprehensive catalogue of relevant vase-paintings, compiled by noted archaeologist Keith DeVries.
It is the most comprehensive treatment available of an institution that has few modern parallels.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:288 pages, 137 black & white halftones
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:16/04/2008
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- ISBN:9780415223676
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Unavailable
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:288 pages, 137 black & white halftones
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:16/04/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415223676