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Lampas, 2021
Abstract Most well-known inscriptions are monumental texts carved on stone. In this contribution, on the other hand, we focus on small, often informal texts scratched or stamped on rocks, metal surfaces and pottery. To this type of so-called ‘little epigraphy’ belong for instance graffiti, ostraca, weights and measures, curse tablets ...
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Abstract Most well-known inscriptions are monumental texts carved on stone. In this contribution, on the other hand, we focus on small, often informal texts scratched or stamped on rocks, metal surfaces and pottery. To this type of so-called ‘little epigraphy’ belong for instance graffiti, ostraca, weights and measures, curse tablets ...
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Merovingian Epigraphy, Frankish Epigraphy, and the Epigraphy of the Merovingian World
2020Inscriptions are a rich and illuminating source for Merovingian history, and the study of epigraphy illuminates important aspects of literacy and culture at this time. Inscriptions are attested for the entirety of the Merovingian period, from the end of Roman control through the rise of Clovis to the end of Merovingian rule. They are preserved not only
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2014
Epigraphy (from the Greek epigráphein ‘to write on something’) indicates the action of noting signs on a surface, whether by inscribing, incis- ing, painting, stamping or tracing. The possi- bility of writing presupposes the action of a literate society that develops a graphic system and formalizes it: although such achievements cover more than five ...
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Epigraphy (from the Greek epigráphein ‘to write on something’) indicates the action of noting signs on a surface, whether by inscribing, incis- ing, painting, stamping or tracing. The possi- bility of writing presupposes the action of a literate society that develops a graphic system and formalizes it: although such achievements cover more than five ...
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2009
Abstract The academic discipline of epigraphy includes the search for and discovery of hitherto unknown inscriptions, the publication of accurate editions and translations of and commentaries on inscriptions, and the scholarly discussion and dissemination of the data provided by inscriptions.
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Abstract The academic discipline of epigraphy includes the search for and discovery of hitherto unknown inscriptions, the publication of accurate editions and translations of and commentaries on inscriptions, and the scholarly discussion and dissemination of the data provided by inscriptions.
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2016
Abstract This chapter deals with the role of legal epigraphy within the study of Roman law and Roman society. After an introductory definition of this discipline, in which some of its peculiarities are stressed, it follows a brief description of the different types of epigraphic legal documents, to finish then with a florilegium of this ...
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Abstract This chapter deals with the role of legal epigraphy within the study of Roman law and Roman society. After an introductory definition of this discipline, in which some of its peculiarities are stressed, it follows a brief description of the different types of epigraphic legal documents, to finish then with a florilegium of this ...
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