The Copying of Images: Roman Art Cases from Bulgaria
The Copying of Images: Roman Art Cases from Bulgaria

Summary/Abstract: The paper draws attention to some mythological representations in Roman sculpture and mosaics from the territory of present day Bulgaria. The discussion is focused on the depictions of the myth of the Dionysus’s discovery of Ariadne on Naxos and also on the Abduction of Ganymedes. Based on the reproduction of the similar figures and scenes of above mentioned myths the issue of replication and distribution of iconographies in Roman art will be discussed. The inquiry into the availability and use of pattern-books in the local provinces will be raised.

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