AR105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Dic Entertainment, Roman Art, Enu
7 Nov 2016
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Rome considered to be largest slave society in history. No rm estimates for number of total slaves. 1-3rd century ad, 5-10% of population were slaves. High initial investment, regular yearly output of resources. Cost depended on age, sex, health, skills. Reproduction (children had the same status of mother) Other methods: slave traders; slave enslavement; sale of children into slavery. Data from egypt, greece suggests balance up to age 30. Collarium was dic worn around neck of slave to signify ownership. Could also describe traits of particular slaves. Standard motif in roman art was cupid punished. Cupid wearing shackles and showing remorse should also be a motif related to slavery. Motif of cupid seller could relate to idea of slaves being unable to ee (even cupid with his wings could not escape) Represents ancient view of slaves as tools. Any number of occupations could be completed by slaves, including within households, farmsteads, factories, mines, military etc.
