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1. Jon Frey, Michigan State University professor of Art and Art History talks about the reuse of building materials in late Roman and Byzantine buildings and into the Medieval period

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Jon Frey, Michigan State University professor of Art and Art History and author of "Spolia in fortifications and the common builder in late antiquity", talks about the reuse of building materials in late Roman and Byzantine buildings and into the Medieval period, especially those elements with Latin or Greek inscriptions. Frey talks about literacy rates during those periods and asks if the elements were actually meant to be read or if it was sufficient to the builder that they be recognized simply as ancient writing. Frey is introduced by the Head of the Fine Arts Library, Terrie Wilson.
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2016-10-20T00:00:00Z
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Michigan State University. Libraries
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

2. Jon Frey, Michigan State University professor of Art and Art History talks about the reuse of building materials in late Roman and Byzantine buildings and into the Medieval period

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Jon Frey, Michigan State University professor of Art and Art History and author of "Spolia in fortifications and the common builder in late antiquity", talks about the reuse of building materials in late Roman and Byzantine buildings and into the Medieval period, especially those elements with Latin or Greek inscriptions. Frey talks about literacy rates during those periods and asks if the elements were actually meant to be read or if it was sufficient to the builder that they be recognized simply as ancient writing. Frey is introduced by the Head of the Fine Arts Library, Terrie Wilson.
Date Issued:
2016-10-20T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection