From Caligula To Constantine: Tyranny & Transformation In Roman Portraiture
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Eric R. Varner
Binding: Paperback
Published: Michael C Carlos Museum, 2000
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This academic work chronicles the evolution of Roman portraiture from the tumultuous reign of Caligula through the transformative era of Constantine. It uncovers how the shifting political landscape, marked by both tyranny and profound societal change, directly influenced the artistic representation of emperors and citizens alike. The text presents a compelling visual history, illustrating the stylistic innovations and ideological messages embedded within these ancient sculptures. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how art served as a powerful tool for propaganda and personal expression in the Roman world.
Author: Eric R. Varner
Binding: Paperback
Published: Michael C Carlos Museum, 2000
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This academic work chronicles the evolution of Roman portraiture from the tumultuous reign of Caligula through the transformative era of Constantine. It uncovers how the shifting political landscape, marked by both tyranny and profound societal change, directly influenced the artistic representation of emperors and citizens alike. The text presents a compelling visual history, illustrating the stylistic innovations and ideological messages embedded within these ancient sculptures. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how art served as a powerful tool for propaganda and personal expression in the Roman world.