A History of Roman Art

Description

A History of Roman Art provides a wide-ranging survey of the subject from the founding of Rome to the rule of Romes first Christian emperor, Constantine. Incorporating the most up-to-date information available on the topic, this new textbook explores the creation, use, and meaning of art in the Roman world. * Extensively illustrated with 375 color photographs and line drawings * Broadly defines Roman art to include the various cultures that contributed to the Roman system * Focuses throughout on the overarching themes of Romes cultural inclusiveness and arts important role in promoting Roman values * Discusses a wide range of Roman painting, mosaic, sculpture, and decorative arts, as well as architecture and associated sculptures within the cultural contexts they were created and developed * Offers helpful and instructive pedagogical features for students, such as timelines key terms defined in margins a glossary sidebars with key lessons and explanatory material on artistic technique, stories, and ancient authors textboxes on art and literature, art from the provinces, and important scholarly perspectives and primary sources in translation * Upon publication, a book companion website will be available with the following resources: PowerPoint slides, glossary, and timeline