Historical art in the ancient Near East /
by Sabatino Moscati.
- Roma : Centro di studi semitici, Universita, 1963.
- 118 p. : illus., plans, 24 plates. ; 25 cm.
- Studi Semitici ; 8. .
- Studi Semitici ; 8. .
At Head of Title " Universita di Roma - Centro di Studi Semitici "
Includes bibliographical references.
Preface -- I. Monuments -- 1. Historical Art as a Problem -- 2. The Concept of the Monument -- 3. The Categories of Monuments -- 4. Monumental Consciousness -- II. Persons -- 1. The Protagonists of History -- 2. The Meaning of the Image -- 3. Collective Characterization -- 4. Non-physiognomic Individuation -- 5. Physiognomic Individuation -- 6. Individuation and Historical Art -- III. History -- 1. Narration and Iconographic Schemata -- 2. Manners of Narration -- 3. The Development of Narrative -- 4. The Historical Context -- 6. Conclusion.