Johnston, Alan W;
(1982)
Geometric Squares.
Oxford Journal of Archaeology
, 1
(1)
pp. 1-7.
10.1111/j.1468-0092.1982.tb00295.x.
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Abstract
One type of male figure on Attic Late Geometric vases has a rectangular rather than triangular torso. the general interpretation of this shape as a square shield is not valid, and it is already recognised that we have some examples which represent a bell‐corslet and a chiton. the warriors on the chariots in the main frieze of an amphora by the Anavysos painter in the British Museum appear to be wearing non‐metallic corslets. A review of extant material suggests we should be cautious in interpreting square‐bodies since artists availed themselves of the convention for a number of purposes. the extent of the use of non‐metallic corslets in the eighth and seventh centuries cannot be judged from this evidence, but its very use is a significant factor in the debate over the introduction of hoplite armour and tactics in Greek society.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Geometric Squares |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1468-0092.1982.tb00295.x |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0092.1982.tb00295.x |
| Language: | English |
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| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS > Institute of Archaeology |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10220762 |
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