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.
Explores the art of ancient Greece and Rome--from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection--which includes pieces from 2700 B.C. through 312 A.D., and features Cycladic, Cypriot, Attic, East Greek, archaic, geometric, classical Greek, and more.
Examines Roman and early Christian visual arts in their social and cultural context, discussing the art of the era in relation to issues such as religion, power, death, society, and acculturation.
Examines the mosaics, wall painting, statues, and jewelry of the ancient Roman period, describing their social and political significance under an imperial regime.
Presents an introduction to the art of ancient Rome, discussing the painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts of twelve periods, ranging from the Etruscan forerunners to the advent of Christianity, and examining the context in which the art was produced. Includes photographs and illustrations.
Explores ancient Roman art in a variety of media, including painting, mosaics, sculpture, and architecture, discussing techniques, subjects, and symbols.
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.
