Roman Art: Romulus to Constantine - Hardcover

Ramage, Nancy H.; Ramage, Andrew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131896121 ISBN 13: 9780131896123

Publisher: Discontinued 3PD, 2004

Synopsis

For freshman/senior-level courses in Roman Art, Etruscan and Roman Art, Greek and Roman Art, The Roman World, Roman Civilization, Roman History. Ideal for students who are studying Roman art for the first time, this exceptionally well-illustrated text 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.

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Ideal for students who are studying Roman art for the first time, this exceptionally well-illustrated text 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.

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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 PrincepsAD 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.For Roman Art enthusiasts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Discontinued 3PD
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0131896121
• ISBN 13: 9780131896123
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 368