Roman Art

Ideal for readers who are studying Roman art for the first time, this exceptionally well-illustrated volume explores Roman art in the traditional historical manner--with a focus on painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts. It assumes no prior acquaintance with the classical world, and explains the necessary linguistic, historical, religious, social, and political background needed to fully understand Roman art. The authors present the history of Roman Art from the following...
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Ideal for readers who are studying Roman art for the first time, this exceptionally well-illustrated volume explores Roman art in the traditional historical manner--with a focus on painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts. It assumes no prior acquaintance with the classical world, and explains the necessary linguistic, historical, religious, social, and political background needed to fully understand Roman art. The authors present the history of Roman Art from the following time periods: Etruscan Forerunners 100-200BC.; The Roman Republic 509-27BC.; Augustus and the Imperial Idea 27BC-AD 14; The Julio-ClaudiansAD 14-68; The Flavians: Savior to DespotAD 69-98; Trajan; Optimus Princeps AD 98-117; Hadrian and the Classical RevivalAD 117-138; The AntoninesAD 138-193; The SeveransAD 193-235; The Soldier EmperorsAD 235-284; The TetrarchsAD 284-312; ConstantineAD 307-337 and the Aftermath.