Roman Art: Romulus to Constantine (Second Edition)

Ramage, Nancy H. & Andrew Ramage

ISBN 10: 0134407024 / ISBN 13: 9780134407029

Verlag: Prentice Hall, 1995

1995. paperback. Quarto. 320 pp. Profusely illustrated. Presentation copy, with authors' inscription to half-title page. Mild shelf wear to wraps. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers C58876

Inhaltsangabe:

A guide to the painting, sculpture, mosaics, and architecture of ancient Rome covers the 1300 years from the forerunners of the Romans to the introduction of Christianity under Emperor Constantine

Reseña del editor: 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, and political background needed to fully understand Roman art. In-depth information, historical photographs, drawings, engravings, and illustrations of architectural monuments, sculptures, paintings and decorative arts in all areas. Chronological presentation of material features: the Villanovan and Etruscan Forerunners 1000-200 BC.; the Roman Republic 200-27 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 138-198; The Severans AD 193-235; The Soldier Emperors AD 235-284 AD; The Tetrarchs AD 284-312; Constantine AD 307-337 and the Aftermath.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Roman Art: Romulus to Constantine (Second ...
Verlag: Prentice Hall
Erscheinungsdatum: 1995
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Used - Very Good
Signiert: Signatur des Verfassers