Gesture and Identity in the Funerary Art of Palmyra

World Heritage Site: Site of Palmyra

Publication Year: 2010

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE57E7DA5D02

Summary

Funerary art from Palmyra reveals nuanced social identities post-Roman conquest. Analysis of hand gestures in portraits shows they emphasize gender, profession, and family ties, challenging binary interpretations of local vs. Roman identity. The study examines these variations to uncover multifaceted self-definition, offering new insights into cultural synthesis in the ancient world.

Citation

HEYN, M. K. (2010). Gesture and Identity in the Funerary Art of Palmyra. American Journal of Archaeology, 114(4), 631–661. https://doi.org/10.3764/aja.114.4.631

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