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The Smells and Senses of Antiquity in the Modern Imagination

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Smells and Senses of Antiquity in the Modern Imagination
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Dr Adeline Grand-Clement
Edited by Dr Charlotte Ribeyrol
SeriesIMAGINES - Classical Receptions in the Visual and Performing Arts
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreArt History
Other performing arts
ISBN/Barcode 9781350251632
ClassificationsDewey:880.09
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 14 colour and 22 bw illus

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date 29 June 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This volume tackles the role of smell, under-explored in relation to the other senses, in the modern rejection, reappraisal and idealisation of antiquity. Among the senses olfaction in particular has often been overlooked in classical reception studies due to its evanescent nature, which makes this sense difficult to apprehend in its past instantiations. And yet, the smells associated with a given figure or social group convey a rich imagery which in turn connotes specific values: perfumes, scents and foul odours both reflect and mould the ways in which a society thinks or acts. Smells also help to distinguish between male and female, citizens and strangers, and play an important role during rituals. The Smells and Senses of Antiquity in the Modern Imagination focuses on the representation of ancient smells - both enticing and repugnant - in the visual and performative arts from the late 18th century up to the 21st century. The individual contributions explore painting, sculpture, literature and film, but also theatrical performance, museum exhibitions, advertising, television series, historical reenactment and graphic novels, which have all played a part in reshaping modern audiences' perceptions and experiences of the antique.

Author Biography

Adeline Grand-Clement is Associate Professor at the University of Toulouse 2 and a Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2016-2021), France. Charlotte Ribeyrol is Associate Professor at the Sorbonne in Paris and is a Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2015-2022), France.