Statues and Cities: Honorific Portraits and Civic Identity in the Hellenistic World

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The exploration of portraits in ancient art reveals how city-states honored individuals through statues, reflecting social dynamics and familial practices. By integrating archaeology and epigraphy, the book provides insights into the historical context of these cities and illustrates how art functioned as a means of constructing relationships during the Hellenistic period.