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- Title
DE LA VISUALIZACIÓN AL (CON)TACTO DEVOTO. APROXIMACIÓN A LA INTERACCIÓN FÍSICA CON LAS HERMAS GRIEGAS.
- Authors
Huerta Segovia, Pelayo
- Abstract
In this paper, I underline the importance to focus not only on the visual but also the physical interaction with the Greek divine image called 'herm'. On the basis of its bifunctionality, and based on the iconographic and literary evidence, I intend to give a brief interpretation of the meaning of the direct physical contact with this statue, probably linked to a ritual primary functionality and to his ubiquitous presence. Finally, I suggest the adoption of the term "toucher-worshipper" as useful to refer to the ancient comprehension, assimilation, and perception of the semi-iconic visual language and the embodied divine identity.
- Subjects
VISUAL perception; RITES &; ceremonies; STATUES; RITUAL; ASSIMILATION (Sociology)
- Publication
Imafronte. Revista de Historia del Arte, 2023, Issue 30, p6
- ISSN
0213-392X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.6018/imafronte.555611