Roman Art from the Republic to Constantine

by Richard Brilliant

Roman Studies, Classic Art, Classical Studies

Genres: Art History

288 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 1974

About the author

Richard Brilliant was an American art historian, university professor, and writer whose work combines a specialist knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman art with overarching themes in the history and theory of art (e.g. semiotics, portraiture, narrative, and historiography). As noted by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he “transformed the field of classical art, opening it up to new critical methods of historical and stylistic analysis.” His publications have been considered landmarks in the field, and have raised the reputation of Roman art, especially that of the later period, which had been disparaged by earlier nineteenth and twentieth pro-Greek critics and scholars. Encouraged by his broad vision and scope of interests, his students have pursued significant careers as academics, researchers, and practitioners in the field of classical art history.

Reviews

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A challenging read but very rewarding. I learned fascunating historical points from a time I know nothing about. So interesting, beautifully composed.