The subject of deformity and disability in the ancient Greco-Roman world has experienced a surge in scholarship over the past two decades. Recognizing a vast; but relatively un(der)explored; corpus of evidence; scholars have sought to integrate the deformed and disabled body back into our understanding of ancient society and culture; art and representation. The Hunchback in Hellenistic and Roman Art works towards this end; using the figure of the hunchback to re-think and re-read images of the Other as well as key issues that lie at the very heart of ancient representation. The author takes an art-historical approach; examining key features of the corpus of hunchbacks; as well as representations of the deformed and disabled more generally. This provides fertile ground for a re-assessment of current; and likewise marginalized; scholarship on the miniature in ancient art; hyperphallicism in ancient art; and the emphasis on the male body in ancient art.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Black White Artistry: The Creative Photographers Guide to Interpreting Places and SpacesBy carlaChuck Kimmerle has his own unique style; a true black and white artist. The book is rich with insight and creativity in recognizing and shooting images that are unique; which in my humble opinion is what sets photographers apart from those who shoot the same images everyone else does; working with "bad" light (there is no bad light!); post-processing black and white more effectively; plus much more.If you like Chucks work; I encourage you to seek out his lectures and workshops for more inspiration. He has been a positive influence on my own desire to seek out new ways to photograph.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful book...By A. L.I can honestly give this book very high marks. Chuck Kimmerle is an accomplished photographer that really cares about teaching his craft to others. I have had the privilege of taking a class from Chuck. He is a dedicated teacher that gives 110% effort in all that he does. This book is a lot like taking a class from him. It is honest; straightforward and thought provoking. He wants your photography to be your vision; not anyone elsersquo;s. It is often said that less is more in photography. Immerse yourself in this book and you will see that Chuckrsquo;s succinct style of photography and teaching has a way of allowing you to see the world with YOUR eyes.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. with useful examples; great insight and good humorBy SomeoneDont be deceived by the compactness of this book; it accomplishes something that very few other books do: it articulates and illustrates a way of thinking about BW photography. Theres no shortage of how-to tutorials out there that cover capture and processing techniques ad nauseam; but very few that cover the far more important skill of relating to the world visually; and expressing ones relationship visually. Chuck is not only an immensely creative and skilled photographer; he also has a way of articulating his approach succinctly; with useful examples; great insight and good humor.
