Greek and Roman Painting and the Dgtl Humanities

This volume is a groundbreaking discussion of the role of dgtl media in research on ancient painting, and a deep reflection on the effectiveness of dgtl media in opening the field to new audiences. The study of classical art always oscillates between archaeology and classics, between the study of ancient texts and archaeological material. For this reason, it is often difficult to collect all the data, to have access to both types of information on an equal basis. The increasing development of dgtl collections and databases dedicated to both archaeological material and ancient texts is a direct response to this problem. The book’s central theme is the role of the dgtl humanities, especially dgtl collection,s such as the Dgtl Milliet, in the study of ancient Greek and Roman painting. Part 1 focuses on the transition between the original print version of the Recueil Milliet and its dgtl incarnation. Part 2 addresses the application of dgtl tools to the analysis of ancient art. Part 3 focuses on ancient wall painting. The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, classics, archaeology, and dgtl humanities.

About the Author

Marie-Claire Beaulieu is Associate Professor of Classical Studies at Tufts University. Her research focuses on Greek mythology and religion with a special interest in animals in antiquity. She combines this work with the development of dgtl pedagogical initiatives and dgtl editions on related topics.

Valérie Toillon has a PhD in history of art. The Dgtl Milliet was her postdoctoral research project (2015–2017). She is now an independent researcher and is pursuing a postgraduate diploma (DESS) in Arts and Culture Management.