Rui Morais

Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Porto

Rui Morais has a degree in history (with archaeology) from the University of Coimbra, an MA in urban archaeology, and a PhD in archaeology, technology, and materials from the University of Minho. He was a professor at Minho University and is currently an Associate Professor with aggregation at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Porto. In his research, he has dedicated special attention to the study of trade in antiquity and Classical Art.

BOOKS BY THIS CONTRIBUTOR

Reading Ancient Objects Inside Out: Greek Figure-Decorated Pottery in Portugal

ed. Rui Morais

Collected papers examine ancient Greek vases in Portugal through two approaches: scripta explores mythological, literary, and cultural themes, while eikon provides an iconographic analysis. The study includes vases from Myths, Gods and Heroes and others of historical importance, including non-figurative examples.

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Paperback: £60.00 | eBook: £16.00

Our Beloved Polites: Studies presented to P.J. Rhodes

ed. Rui Morais

Twenty-eight contributions pay tribute to one of the most remarkable historians of ancient Greece, Professor P. J. Rhodes, to celebrate his life and work which has been and will continue to be a major reference for scholars around the world. The volume is organised in four sections: History and Biography, Law, Politics, and Epigraphy. READ MORE

Paperback: £56.00 | eBook: £16.00

Greek Art in Motion: Studies in honour of Sir John Boardman on the occasion of his 90th Birthday

ed. Rui Morais

Over 50 papers, first presented at the international congress ‘Greek Art in Motion’ (Lisbon, 2017) in honour of Sir John Boardman’s 90th Birthday, are collected here under the following headings: Sculpture, Architecture, Terracotta & Metal, Greek Pottery, Coins, Greek History & Archaeology, Greeks Overseas, Reception & Collecting, Art & Myth. READ MORE

Paperback: £75.00 | eBook: £16.00

Greek Art: From Oxford to Portugal and Back Again

Rui Morais

One of the most fascinating topics in the study of ancient art concerns artistic practices and models and the means of transmission of iconographic designs and decorative compositions. This study presents some examples that suggest the existence of pattern books Ancient Greece. READ MORE

Paperback: £20.00 | eBook: £16.00

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