The Social History of Roman Art
by:
Peter Stewart
ISBN:
0521016592
ISBN 13:
9780521016599
The Social History of Roman Art
by
Peter Stewart
An introduction to the study of ancient Roman art in its social context.
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Complete description
The character of Roman art history has changed in recent years. More than ever before, it is concerned with the role of art in ancient society, including the functions that it served and the values and assumptions that it reflects. At the same time, images have become centrally important to the study of ancient history in general. This book offers a, critical introduction to Roman art against the background of these developments. Focusing on selected examples and themes, it sets the images in context, explains how they have been interpreted, and explodes some of the modern myths that surround them. It also explores some of the problems and contradictions that we face when we try to deal with ancient art in this manner. From wall-paintings to statues, from coins to the gravestones, this is a lucid and often provocative appraisal of the world of Roman images.
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General info
Publisher & Imprint:
Cambridge University Press
City:
Cambridge
Pages:
216
More info:
height 228 mm
width 152 mm
weight 350 gr
thickness 12 mm
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Age recommended:
College/higher education
Subject Indexing & Classification
Dewey:(DC22) 709.37
Library of Congress Subject: Art, Roman
Departments:
History of art: bce to c 500 ce, ancient & classical world;
Record updated at:
14 June, 2013
time:
13:33
Summary
The Social History of Roman Art
Introduction; 1. Who made Roman art?; 2. Identity and status; 3. Portraits in society; 4. The power of images; 5. Art of the empire.
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