roman art

Explores how the changing environment of Greek and Roman society brought about different attitudes and relationships with the material world and shows how their art can give us insights into these attitudes.

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

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.

A new analysis of Greek art which explains why the Romans were influenced by it and how they adapted it to create an art of their own.

Five leading scholars in the field of art trace over 1500 years of the art and architecture of Greece and Rome.

Provides a historical overview of the development of different types of art and artistic movements in ancient Rome; explores the roots and influences of each genre; discusses pioneers of the art; and considers changes.

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