Roman Art

by Ramage, Nancy H.; Ramage, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9780136000976
• ISBN10: 0136000975
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-28
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Ideal for readers who are studying Roman art for the first time, this exceptionally well-illustrated volume explores Roman art in the traditional historical mannerwith 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 100-200 BC.; The Roman Republic 509-27 BC.; Augustus and the Imperial Idea 27 BC-AD 14; The Julio-Claudians AD 14-68; The Flavians: Savior to Despot AD 69-98; Trajan;Optimus Princeps AD 98-117; Hadrian and the Classical Revival AD 117-138; The Antonines AD 138-193; The Severans AD 193-235; The Soldier Emperors AD 235-284; The Tetrarchs AD 284-312; Constantine AD 307-337 and the Aftermath.For Roman Art enthusiasts.

Table of Contents

Roman Emperors Front endpaper Roman Gods and Goddesses and their Greek Equivalents

Front endpaper

Preface

Timeline

Introduction The Land

Map of the Roman world in the second century ad Chronology

Topographical map of Italy The Political Framework

The Republic

The Empire

City of Rome, plan Art in the Service of the State

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