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Rooijen, Gerrie van (2011)

Writing in Archaic Greece. The spread of literacy through inscriptions

Master thesis | Archaeology (MA/MSc)

Besides a probably important audible role the visual aspect of inscriptions shouldn’t be underestimated. In the Archaic Period the effect of visual text was explored and applied in different ways. In many cases the purpose was to be seen and maybe even more important than to be read. Public and semi-public showing off with writing is visible on dedications, law inscriptions and vases. Texts function to impress. By writing something down a certain statement is made. The importance (e.g. laws) and value of the object increase. Especially for pottery this has become art typical for the ancient Greeks.

Author

Rooijen, Gerrie van

Faculty

Faculty of Archaeology

Supervisors

Bintliff, J.L.

ECTS Credits

20

Evaluation

Recommended

Language

en