Hunting without Weapons

On the Pursuit of Images
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-3-11-054387-2
Verlag: De Gruyter

Buch, Englisch, Deutsch, 282 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 881 g

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Hunters’ techniques, customs and myths are representative of cultural practices and life spheres. The cultural and historical significance of the hunt lies not in the hunt itself, but rather in the power of its resulting images. Pictorial evidence, beginning with the famous cave paintings in Altamira, suggests that man represents himself as natural hunter and gatherer. Many others bear witness to the hunter’s mythic strength, like the hunting gods of Olympus – Diana, Apollo and Hercules. This book explores modern images of the hunt, determines their archeology and explains their places, functions and strengths. It shows clearly how exactly the hunt, its narrative and associated actions, continue to fascinate and function as emblems of broader cultural ideals.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Saß, Maurice

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Kultur- und Ideengeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Mentalitäts- und Sozialgeschichte

Über Autor(innen)

Maurice Saß, Universität Hamburg.

Maurice Saß, University of Hamburg.