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ISBN: 978-1-4443-3025-0
Hardcover
408 pages
January 2015, Wiley-Blackwell
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This thoroughly illustrated, narrative history of Roman art provides an extensive survey of the subject, spanning approximately 1,000 years, from the founding of Rome to the rule of Constantine. Broadly defining Roman art and considering the many cultures that contributed to the Roman system, A History of Roman Art examines a wide range of painting, mosaic, sculpture, and decorative arts, as well as architecture and its associated sculptures.

The overarching themes of Rome’s cultural inclusiveness and art’s important role in promoting Roman values runs through the book. Each chapter consists of a chronologically organized account of the arts with key examples illustrating the cultural and historical context within which art was created and developed along with sections offering further discussion on the intersection of art and literature, art from the provinces, and important scholarly perspectives. Guided by a helpful structure that includes key lessons and explanatory material on artistic techniques, stories, and writing by ancient authors, readers are sure to gain a deep appreciation of art’s contribution to the Roman world.

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