The Warren Cup
Will be published approx. on 2. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-7141-2260-1 (ISBN)
Description
Part of the British Museum Objects in Focus series, an introduction to the Warren Cup.
This book tells the unique story of this exquisitely crafted Roman silver drinking cup, engraved with erotic scenes. Created in the first century AD, and after being condemned to undeserved obscurity for too long, the cup shows a pair of male lovers in explicit homoerotic scenes that reflect the mores of the time and region in which the cup was created and used.
The book celebrates how this important and beautiful masterpiece of Roman art challenges contemporary views to look beyond current social and religious environments in order to appreciate better the art itself.
Beautifully and masterfully created, the Warren Cup is a special addition to the Museum's collection.
This book tells the unique story of this exquisitely crafted Roman silver drinking cup, engraved with erotic scenes. Created in the first century AD, and after being condemned to undeserved obscurity for too long, the cup shows a pair of male lovers in explicit homoerotic scenes that reflect the mores of the time and region in which the cup was created and used.
The book celebrates how this important and beautiful masterpiece of Roman art challenges contemporary views to look beyond current social and religious environments in order to appreciate better the art itself.
Beautifully and masterfully created, the Warren Cup is a special addition to the Museum's collection.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 146 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
147 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7141-2260-1 (9780714122601)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Dyfri Williams is Keeper of Greek and Roman Antiquities at The British Museum.
Content
1. Introduction; 2. The Warren Silver Cup - a description; 3. E.P. Warren - the collector and the history of the cup; 4. Luxury Roman Tablewares - plate and glass; 5. Sex and Society - the interpretation of the scenes; 6. Conclusion - the find-spot of the Warren Cup; Further Reading.