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Jakt-mosaiken i Villa del Tellaro. En ikonografisk analys.

Bini, Claudia LU (2022) AKSK04 20212
Classical archaeology and ancient history
Abstract
This essay is an iconographic analysis of a specific mosaic called the Hunting mosaic, found at Villa del Tellaro, a late Roman villa near Noto, Sicily. Interpretations of Tellaro's Hunting mosaic have already been included in previous studies, leading some scholars to a similar conclusion regarding the identification of the two large, central figures: a female, and a male. Due to the extensive damage of the mosaic around and of the female figure, the interpretation of her identity as personification of Mauretania is based on a single detail, that is, her hairstyle. The purpose of this essay is to identify additional elements of significance for her portrayal. The mosaic has been studied using high-resolution photographs and the... (More)
This essay is an iconographic analysis of a specific mosaic called the Hunting mosaic, found at Villa del Tellaro, a late Roman villa near Noto, Sicily. Interpretations of Tellaro's Hunting mosaic have already been included in previous studies, leading some scholars to a similar conclusion regarding the identification of the two large, central figures: a female, and a male. Due to the extensive damage of the mosaic around and of the female figure, the interpretation of her identity as personification of Mauretania is based on a single detail, that is, her hairstyle. The purpose of this essay is to identify additional elements of significance for her portrayal. The mosaic has been studied using high-resolution photographs and the observations analyzed with the hermeneutic method to see if there are parallels between the depiction of the figures and certain social aspects such as traditions, religion, and historical events. In particular, the “V” sign on her forehead and her posture have not been thoroughly discussed before. I propose the possibility of the “V” being a depiction of a tattoo, which combined with the sitting position could identify her as a Berber. These two details could reinforce the hypothesis of the figure being the personification of Mauretania. Further, I have investigated the possibility that the size of the figures compared to the others depicted in the mosaic is not coincidental but rather a stylistic choice to enhance their significance. (Less)
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author
Bini, Claudia LU
supervisor
organization
course
AKSK04 20212
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Mosaic, Roman villa, Sicily, Mauretania, Villa del Tellaro, tattoo, Carthago, Piazza Armerina, 4th century AD.
language
Swedish
id
9075311
date added to LUP
2022-03-09 10:26:07
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2022-03-09 10:26:07
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  abstract     = {{This essay is an iconographic analysis of a specific mosaic called the Hunting mosaic, found at Villa del Tellaro, a late Roman villa near Noto, Sicily. Interpretations of Tellaro's Hunting mosaic have already been included in previous studies, leading some scholars to a similar conclusion regarding the identification of the two large, central figures: a female, and a male. Due to the extensive damage of the mosaic around and of the female figure, the interpretation of her identity as personification of Mauretania is based on a single detail, that is, her hairstyle. The purpose of this essay is to identify additional elements of significance for her portrayal. The mosaic has been studied using high-resolution photographs and the observations analyzed with the hermeneutic method to see if there are parallels between the depiction of the figures and certain social aspects such as traditions, religion, and historical events. In particular, the “V” sign on her forehead and her posture have not been thoroughly discussed before. I propose the possibility of the “V” being a depiction of a tattoo, which combined with the sitting position could identify her as a Berber. These two details could reinforce the hypothesis of the figure being the personification of Mauretania. Further, I have investigated the possibility that the size of the figures compared to the others depicted in the mosaic is not coincidental but rather a stylistic choice to enhance their significance.}},
  author       = {{Bini, Claudia}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Jakt-mosaiken i Villa del Tellaro. En ikonografisk analys.}},
  year         = {{2022}},
}