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Why an exhibition about animals in the ancient world?
Because the roles played by animals in antiquity reveal much about life in Greek and Roman times. Animals were both pets and food, allies and enemies. They were central to ancient myths, magic, and religion; they became symbols of propaganda and power.
Animals, of course, are very important in our own lives. This exhibit compares the similarities and differences between how people and animals lived together in the past, and how we live together today. The map in this section of the exhibit shows native lands of animals in Ancient Rome.
"Animals in the Kelsey" was organized and designed by the members of Classical Civilization 452 "Food in the Ancient World":
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Ryan
Arens |
Leah
Nickel B. J. Orandi Charles Peters Andrew Shuman Timothy Stevens Kim Thoreson Michelle Tsay Danielle Valentini Matt Van Maanen Beth Vogel Sarah Weinstein Professor Sue Alcock |
Original artwork on
display in the Kelsey hallway is the work of students from the School
of Art and Design: Justin Palermo, Andrew Patterson, and
Kate Armstrong-Blanchard.
This exhibition was made possible by a grant from the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program.