A History of Roman Art provides a wide-ranging survey ofthe subject from the founding of Rome to the rule of Rome?s firstChristian emperor, Constantine. Incorporating the most up-to-dateinformation available on the topic, this new textbook explores thecreation, use, and meaning of art in the Roman world.Extensively illustrated with 375 color photographs and linedrawingsBroadly defines Roman art to include the various cultures thatcontributed to the Roman systemFocuses throughout on the overarching themes of Rome?s culturalinclusiveness and art?s important role in promoting RomanvaluesDiscusses a wide range of Roman painting, mosaic, sculpture,and decorative arts, as well as architecture and associatedsculptures within the cultural contexts they were created anddevelopedOffers helpful and instructive pedagogical features forstudents, such as timelines; key terms defined in margins; aglossary; sidebars with key lessons and explanatory material onartistic technique, stories, and ancient authors; textboxes on artand literature, art from the provinces, and important scholarlyperspectives; and primary sources in translationUpon publication, a book companion website will be availablewith the following resources: PowerPoint slides, glossary, andtimelineSteven Tuck is the 2014 receipient of the AmericanArchaeological Association's Excellence in Undergarduate TeachingAward.
Il n'y a pas encore de discussion sur ce livre
Soyez le premier à en lancer une !
"On n'est pas dans le futurisme, mais dans un drame bourgeois ou un thriller atmosphérique"
L'auteur se glisse en reporter discret au sein de sa propre famille pour en dresser un portrait d'une humanité forte et fragile
Au Rwanda, l'itinéraire d'une femme entre rêve d'idéal et souvenirs destructeurs
Participez et tentez votre chance pour gagner des livres !
