art, roman

Presents an overview of the history of ancient Rome, from its beginnings and height, to its eventual downfall, describing the art, architecture, and urban planning of this ancient empire.

Traces the history of gladiators in Pompeii, describing their origins, social status, equipment, and training, and examines how the brutal world of gladiators was depicted in the art of Pompeii.

Uses art and artifacts to examine the world of the Roman Empire from its political and religious structure to its cultural characteristics.

Presents an introduction to the art and religion of ancient Rome, discussing the influence of Greece on Roman culture, and examining religious practices and belief in gods, temples, the philosophy of Stoicism, painting, sculpture, and literature and drama.

Wide-ranging analysis of Roman art, describing the architecture and town planning, the sculpture and painting, the silverware, glass, pottery and other successful artistic achievements of the era. Presents a coherent picture of an extraordinarily wide range of Roman artistic achievement.

Presents a collection of full-color illustrated photographs depicting the life, myth, and art of ancient Rome including temples and aqueducts, mosaics and jewelry, and much more.

Examines the art of ancient Rome, including painting, mosaic, sculpture, and architecture.