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H 245 x W 174 mm

170 pages

91 figures (colour throughout)

French text

Published Jun 2023

Archaeopress Archaeology

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Paperback: 9781803275093

Digital: 9781803275109

DOI 10.32028/9781803275093

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Gems representing the Mars Ultor type were produced between the 1st and 4th centuries. Scattered around the world, the 240-odd engraved stones gathered here attest to the longevity and impact of the Augustan image in Roman iconography and allow us to follow the variations in meaning of the motif.

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Contents

Remerciements ;
Avertissement ;
Introduction ;
I. Catalogue ;
II. Le type Mars Ultor ;
III. La panoplie de Mars Ultor ;
IV. Mars Ultor sur les pierres « magiques » ;
V. Les Inscriptions ;
En guise de conclusion : deux statuettes en bronze ;
Appendice I : Mars Ultor et le foudre ;
Appendice II : Mars Ultor sur les pierres gravées moderne ;
Bibliographie & abréviations ;
Indices ;
Crédits photographiques ;
Planches

About the Author

Thibault Girard has a PhD in classical archaeology. He is a researcher associated with the CNRS and the University of Liège, and participates in the excavations of the Schola del Traiano (Ostia antica). His research focuses on Greco-Roman iconography, leading to the publication of L'oblique dans le monde grec : concept et imagerie (Archaeopress 2015), as well as several articles and reviews in international journals.

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Thibault Girard est docteur en archéologie classique. Ses recherches portent sur l'iconographie gréco-romaine. Chercheur associé au CNRS et à l'université de Liège, il participe aux fouilles de la Schola del Traiano (Ostia antica). Il est l'auteur de L'oblique dans le monde grec : concept et imagerie (Archaeopress 2015), ainsi que de plusieurs articles et comptes-rendus dans des revues internationales.

Reviews

‘By way of two appendices, Girard offers further reflections on his study of the iconography of Mars Ultor. .. While distinct from his analysis of his main data set, these studies nevertheless contribute to the wider explanation of Mars Ultor’s representation in art and underline the detailed research Girard has conducted. … Girard argues for these works being a means of demonstratable erudition of ancient cultures together with the most recent scientific thinking of the day. In short, Girard cogently articulates the value of studying art in miniature and replicated on a large scale. He reminds us of the power of an image beyond its original purpose and context, even if it remains consistent in type and attributes.’ - Hannah Cornwell (2025): ARCHIVIO STORICO ITALIANO