About the book
Elite Romans periodically chose to limit or destroy the memory of a leading citizen who was deemed an unworthy member of the community. Sanctions against memory could lead to the removal or mutilation of portraits and public inscriptions. Harriet Flower provides the first chronological overview of the development of this Roman practice — an instruction to forget — from archaic times into the second century A.D. Flower explores Roman memory sanctions against the background of Greek and Hellenistic cultural influence and in the context of the wider Mediterranean world. Combining literary texts, inscriptions, coins, and material evidence, this richly illustrated study contributes to a deeper understanding of Roman political culture.
Editions of The Art of Forgetting
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807830635
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807871881
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807877463
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469603438
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893131239
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890872937
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Elite Romans periodically chose to limit or destroy the memory of a leading citizen who was deemed an unworthy member of the community. Sanctions against memory could lead to the removal or mutilation of portraits and public inscriptions. Harriet Flower provides the first chronological overview of the development of this Roman practice — an instruction to forget — from archaic times into the second century A.D. Flower explores Roman memory sanctions against the background of Greek and Hellenistic cultural influence and in the context of the wider Mediterranean world. Combining literary texts, inscriptions, coins, and material evidence, this richly illustrated study contributes to a deeper understanding of Roman political culture.
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What is The Art of Forgetting about?
Elite Romans periodically chose to limit or destroy the memory of a leading citizen who was deemed an unworthy member of the community. Sanctions against memory could lead to the removal or mutilation of portraits and public inscriptions. Harriet Flower provides the first chronological overview of the development of this Roman practice — an instruction to forget — from archaic times into the second century A.D. Flower explores Roman memory sanctions against the background of Greek and Hellenistic cultural influence and in the context of the wider Mediterranean world. Combining literary texts, inscriptions, coins, and material evidence, this richly illustrated study contributes to a deeper understanding of Roman political culture.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Art of Forgetting?
History and Archaeology > History > European history > European history: the Romans
Where can I read a sample of The Art of Forgetting?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807830635
How long is The Art of Forgetting and how many pages does it have?
The Art of Forgetting has 424 page(s)
Is The Art of Forgetting part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Studies in the History of Greece and Rome
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Art of Forgetting?
Harriet I. Flower
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Art of Forgetting is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807830635) and paperback(ISBN 9780807871881) and ebook(ISBN 9780807877463) and ebook(ISBN 9781469603438) and ebook(ISBN 9798893131239) and pdf(ISBN 9798890872937)
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