Böcker av Thibault (Universite Lumiere Lyon 2) Girard

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.

Explores the ancient Greeks' apprehension (or lack thereof) of the concept of oblique. The study of written and figurative languages each bring a different and complementary perspective.