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Imitatio Alexandri in the Hellenistic Art
Krejčí, Lucie ; Stančo, Ladislav (advisor) ; Ondřejová, Iva (referee)
This Bachelor thesis deals with the problem of imitation of Alexander the Great in the Hellenistic era. It also includes selected portraits of Alexander the Great and describes how he used his self-presentation. This work also involves the political situation which occured after his death since it is reflected in the art and self-promotion of the Diadochi. Imitatio Alexandri in this thesis is illustrated also on the level of deities and heroes because of mutual influencing of divine and Alexander's portraits. Imitation of Alexander the Great by Hellenistic rulers is divided into chapters according to royal dynasties or individual rulers. In conclusion, the thesis points out the similarities and differences of Alexander's successors and provides a comprehensive view of imitatio Alexandri and also brief chronological summary. Keywords imitatio Alexandri, imitation, Alexander the Great, Hellenistic Art
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Portrait of Alexander the Great in Hellenistic Art
Pejchlová, Tereza ; Stančo, Ladislav (advisor) ; Bouzek, Jan (referee)
This Bachelor thesis deals with the portraits of Alexander the Great in Greek art of the Hellenistic age. It is focused on the general characteristic and on the description, the interpretation of individual portraits, especially, in sculpture, but also on coins, gems, in wall paintings and mosaics. This thesis also takes account of ancient literary sources. They inform us of Alexander's appearance and of some images, most of which has not been preserved. Furthermore, the portraits which were created during Alexander's lifetime are compared with those, which were created only after his death. Finally, there are the changes in the images of Alexander due to his aging examined. Keywords portrait, Alexander the Great, Hellenistic Art, Macedon
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