Art in the Roman Empire

by Michael Grant

Overview

Michael Grant has specially selected some of the most significant examples of painting, portraits, architecture, mosaic, jewellery and silverware, to give a unique insight into the functions and manifestations of art in the Roman Empire. Art in the Roman Empire shows how many of the most impressive masterpieces were produced outside Rome, on the frontiers of its enormous empire.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415862332
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/08/2013
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Accustomed to a travel-oriented lifestyle due to his military upbringing, Michael Grant picked writing as a career because it wouldn’t tie him to one place. He is the co-author of the bestselling middle-grade science fiction series Animorphs and Everworld. Grant is also the solo author of the enormously successful Gone series for young adults.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations Introduction Acknowledgements Part I Sculpture Chapter 1. Imperial Portraits 2. Portraits of Private Individuals 3. Imperial Reliefs 4. Sarcophagi Part II Architecture 5. Pagan Temples 6. Houses 7. Places of Entertainment 8. Arches, Bridges, Aqueducts 9. Pagan Basilicas 10. Christian Architecture III Other Arts 11. Paintings, Stucco 12. Mosaics, Textiles 13. Coins, Medallions 14. Gems, Jewels 15. Silver Epilogue List of Roman Emperors Some Books: I Ancient Writings; II Modern Writings Abbreviations Notes Maps Index

Editorial Reviews

'Grant has a good reputation as a populariser of ancient history' - The Times

'...a handy little introduction' - Greece & Rome

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