Art in the Roman Empire

List 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

About the author

Michael Grant

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Grant
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.10.1995
• EAN: 9780415120319
• ISBN: 978-0-415-12031-9
• No. of pages: 168
• Weight: 470 g
• Illustrations: Tabellen, schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; HISTORY / Ancient / General, ART / History / Ancient & Classical, History of art / art & design styles, History of Art, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE