Proceedings of the Danish Institute at Athens Vol. X

PoDIA 10 presents articles on archaeological sites in Cyprus and Greece, Danish philhellenes, and the significance of an archaic Attic Sphinx in Copenhagen. It includes analyses of ceramics and burial customs, preliminary reports on excavations, and a case study of human skeletal material. The role of Danish diplomat Frederik Scholten is discussed, and the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek marble sphinx is argued for its central position in studies of Early Attic marble sculpture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2022
Publisher: Aarhus Universitetsforlag

Podia 10 presents a collection of articles that explore various aspects of archaeology and history. The first article, authored by Kristina Winther-Jacobsen, delves into the analysis and discussion of ceramics and associated burial customs from two tombs in Cyprus dating back to the Hellenistic-Roman period. Winther-Jacobsen's study provides valuable insights into the cultural and social practices of the time.

In the second article, Silke Müth and her team of researchers present a preliminary report on the excavations and accompanying research conducted in Old Sikyon in 2018-2019. The team's findings shed light on the ancient city's history and culture.

Moving on, M. Arenfeldt Christensen presents a case study of human skeletal material from an Archaic grave discovered in Sikyon in 2019. Christensen's research contributes to our understanding of ancient burial practices and provides valuable insights into the lives of the people who were buried in the grave.

In the next article, Annette Højen Sørensen and Helge Wiingaard discuss the role of the Danish diplomat and minority expert, Frederik Scholten, as a Philhellene. They explore Scholten's collection of antiquities at Haderslev Cathedral School in Denmark and place it in the context of the extraordinary circumstances in the first half of the 20th century, which formed the borderland between Denmark, Germany, and Greece.

John Lund's article focuses on the activities of Frederik Scholten in Greece and the Greek world during the period surrounding the Greek Revolution. Lund presents his drawings from this period, offering a visual glimpse into the historical events and cultural landscape of the time.

Finally, Ingrid Strøm makes a compelling case for adding the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek marble sphinx to the oeuvres of the Moscophoros Master and for elevating its position in the studies of Early Attic marble sculpture. Strøm argues that the sphinx is a significant work of art that deserves greater recognition and attention.

Overall, Podia 10 offers a diverse range of articles that contribute to our understanding of archaeology, history, and cultural heritage. Each article provides valuable insights and perspectives, and together, they form a comprehensive examination of the subjects presented.

Dimension: 275 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788772197135