JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE POWER OF PRESENTS.

  • Published In: ARGO (2397-9828), 2023, n. 17. P. 18 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BISHOP-WRIGHT, HENRY COSMO 3 of 3

Abstract

The article provides information on the British Museum's summer exhibition titled "Luxury and power: Persia to Greece," which explores the concept of luxury in relation to the ancient world. Focusing on the Achaemenid Empire, Athens in the 5th century BC, and the Hellenistic kingdoms, the exhibition showcases 200 objects that highlight the shifting ideas of luxury and its connection to social-political power.

Additional Information

  • Source:ARGO (2397-9828). 2023/03, Issue 17, p18
  • Document Type:Exhibition Review
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:23979828
  • Accession Number:163406576

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