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An absorbing introduction to Roman art and architecture Roman Art, 6/e helps students gain an understanding of the development of Roman art and architecture across the entire Roman empire. This title deals comprehensively with the architecture, sculpture, painting, mosaics, and the decorative arts of the Romans placing them in their proper historical context. Readers will examine these artworks in the context of the history, religion, and politics of each era, building a fuller picture of how the arts relate to what else is going on in the Roman Republic and Empire. This title is ideal for readers who are studying Roman art for the first time. It assumes no prior acquaintance with the classical world, and explains the necessary linguistic, historical, religious, social, and political background needed to fully understand Roman art. MySearchLab is a part of the Ramage / Ramage program. Research and writing tools, including access to academic journals, help students explore Roman Art in even greater depth. To provide students with flexibility, students can download the eText to a tablet using the free Pearson eText app.0205998380 / 9780205998388 Roman Art Plus MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205239927 / 9780205239924 MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205988954 / 9780205988952 Roman Art
Contents
In This Section:I) Brief Table of ContentsII) Detailed Table of ContentsI) Brief Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. The Etruscans 1000-50 BCChapter 2. The Roman Republic 509-27 BCChapter 3. Augustus and the Imperial Idea 27 BC-AD 14 Chapter 4. The Julio-Claudians AD14-68 Chapter 5. The Flavians: Savior to Despot AD 69-98 Chapter 6. Trajan, Optimus Princeps AD 98-117 Chapter 7. Hadrian and the Classical Revival AD 117-138 Chapter 8. The Antonines AD 138-193 Chapter 9. The Severans AD 193-235 Chapter 10. The Soldier Emperors AD 235-284 Chapter 11. The Tetrarchs AD 284-312 Chapter 12. Constantine and the Aftermath AD 307-337 II) Detailed Table of ContentsIntroductionThe LandChronologyThe Political FrameworkArt in the Service of the StateThe Roman's Acquisition of Art ObjectsArt for Private Patrons Archaeological EthicsRome and Greek ArtChapter 1. The Etruscans 1000-50 BCThe Etruscans: The Earliest PhaseThe Etruscans: The Historical Phase ArchitectureSculpture PaintingBronze ArticlesRome, the Etruscans, and LatiumStories of Early RomeChapter 2. The Roman Republic 509-27 BCArchitecture Waterworks Town Planning Sculpture Wall Paintings Chapter 3. Augustus and the Imperial Idea 27 BC-AD 14 Architecture Sculpture Wall Paintings Stucco Chapter 4. The Julio-Claudians AD14-68 The Gemma Augustea Imperial Patronage in the Provinces Imperial Architecture and Sculpture Portraits Sculpture Public Works Aqueducts Architecture Chapter 5. The Flavians: Savior to Despot AD 69-98 Vespasian Imperial Architecture Sculpture Pompeii and Herculaneum &n
