Download or read book Color-terms in Social and Cultural Context in Ancient Rome written by Rachael Goldman and published by Gorgias PressLlc. This book was released on 2013 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romans attached nuanced implications to color-terms which went beyond their literal meaning, using these terms as a form of cultural assessment, defining their social values and order. By analyzing the use and color words in specific contexts, we can gain greater insight into the Roman mind.