Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780415862332
Publisert
2013-05-08
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
294 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
168
Forfatter
<p><strong>'Grant has a good reputation as a populariser of ancient history'</strong> - <em>The Times</em><br /><br /><strong>'...a handy little introduction'</strong> - <em>Greece & Rome</em></p>
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.
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Grant selects some of the most significant examples of painting, portraits, architecture, mosaic, jewellery and silverware. He provides a valuable insight into the functions of art in the Empire, focusing on frontier regions.
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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
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'Grant has a good reputation as a populariser of ancient history' - The Times'...a handy little introduction' - Greece & Rome
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780415862332
Publisert
2013-05-08
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
294 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
168
Forfatter