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Color-terms in social and cultural context in ancient Rome

Romans attached nuanced implications to color-terms which went beyond their literal meaning, using these terms as a form of cultural assessment, defining their social values and order. By analyzing the use and color words in specific contexts, we can gain greater insight into the Roman mind

eBook, English, 2013
Gorgias Press, Piscataway, NJ, 2013