The Art Of Rome
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: Bernard Andreae
Binding: Hardback
Published: MACMILLAN LONDON LIMITED, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor yellowing of external dust jacket
This authoritative volume chronicles the magnificent artistic achievements of ancient Rome, from its foundational myths to its imperial zenith. It presents a comprehensive examination of Roman sculpture, architecture, painting, and mosaics, illustrating their evolution and cultural significance. The text uncovers the intricate relationship between art, power, and society within the Roman world, detailing how visual culture shaped and reflected the empire's identity. Readers will gain profound insights into the techniques, styles, and patronage that defined Roman artistic expression. With scholarly precision and engaging prose, it instructs on the enduring legacy of Roman aesthetics and its profound impact on Western civilization.
Author: Bernard Andreae
Binding: Hardback
Published: MACMILLAN LONDON LIMITED, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor yellowing of external dust jacket
This authoritative volume chronicles the magnificent artistic achievements of ancient Rome, from its foundational myths to its imperial zenith. It presents a comprehensive examination of Roman sculpture, architecture, painting, and mosaics, illustrating their evolution and cultural significance. The text uncovers the intricate relationship between art, power, and society within the Roman world, detailing how visual culture shaped and reflected the empire's identity. Readers will gain profound insights into the techniques, styles, and patronage that defined Roman artistic expression. With scholarly precision and engaging prose, it instructs on the enduring legacy of Roman aesthetics and its profound impact on Western civilization.