A History of Roman ArtA History of Roman Art provides a wide-ranging survey of the subject from the founding of Rome to the rule of Rome's first Christian emperor, Constantine. Incorporating the most up-to-date information available on the topic, this new textbook explores the creation, use, and meaning of art in the Roman world.
Steven Tuck is the 2014 recipient of the American Archaeological Association's Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award. |
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Roman Art History | 1 |
The Etruscans and the Question of Etruscan Dominance | 18 |
The Spread of Roman Power and Forms | 48 |
The Origins of a Hellenistic Roman Culture | 77 |
The Art of Empire | 113 |
The Rise of Roman Dynastic Art | 145 |
Civil War Disaster and Response | 178 |
Emperors from the Provinces | 211 |
Calm before the Storm | 273 |
Crisis and Renewal | 301 |
Christian Empire and the Decline of the West | 334 |
Glossary | 363 |
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End User License Agreement | 373 |
Chapter 9 Antonine Emperors 138192 CE From an Empire of Gold to One of Rust | 245 |
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