The Art of Roman Britain: New in Paperback

by Martin Henig

Overview

With the help of over 100 illustrations, many of them little known, Martin Henig shows that the art produced in Britannia--particularly in the golden age of Late Antiquity--rivals that of other provinces and deserves comparison with the art of metropolitan Rome. The originality and breadth of Henig's study is shown by its systematic coverage, embracing both the major arts--stone and bronze statuary, wall-painting and mosaics--and such applied arts as jewelery-making, silversmithing, furniture design, figure pottery, figurines and appliques. The author explains how the various workshops were organized, the part played by patronage and the changes that occurred in the fourth century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134746514
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/01/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	232
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Honorary Visiting Professor Martin Henig (Institute of Archaeology, Oxford Oxford University Institute of Archaeology, University College London).

Table of Contents

List of illustrations Introduction 1. The Art of the Celts 2. Art in the Era of the Conquest 3. Art and the Roman Army 4. The Uses of Art in Roman Britain 5. Natives and Strangers in Roman Britain 6. Artists and their Patrons 7. Art in Late Roman Britain 8. Attitudes to the Art of Roman Britain List of abbreviations Notes and References Bibliography Glossary Index

Editorial Reviews

Argues that the art produced in Britannia, particularly in the golden age of Late Antiquity, rivals that of other provinces and deserves comparison with the art of metropolitan Rome. Encompasses both the major arts, such as stone and bronze statuary, wall-painting, and mosaics, as well as applied arts such as jewelry, silversmithing, furniture design, pottery, and figurines. Looks at organization of workshops, the part played by patronage, and changes occurring in the fourth century. Includes b&w and color photos and a glossary. First published in 1995. Distributed by Routledge. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

'This book is a splendidly original and wide-ranging work.' - Journal of the British Archaeological Association

'This is a magnificent book by a well-known authority ... Highly recommended as an indispensable work.' - Roman Research News

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