Roman Art

by Susan Walker

The grand monuments scattered across Europe, the Near East and northern Africa are impressive reminders of the art of the Roman Empire, but they only tell part of the story. The artistic legacy of the Romans also survives in many other forms, and in this book Susan Walker focuses on four main themes--the heritage of Greece, portraiture, public art, and furnishing and decorating homes. From the early Republic through to the later Empire the taste for Greek culture was an important influence on the Romans, but one which they adapted to create an art uniquely theirs. Drawing on the magnificent collections of the British Museum, Dr Walker discusses a wide range of Roman antiquities, from monumental sculpture for public places, portraits of emperors and private citizens, to mosaics, wall-paintings and tableware for enjoyment in more intimate surroundings.

72 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1991

About the author

Dr Susan Walker (2 spaces), Keeper, Department of Antiquities, Ashmolean Museum

Research Interests: Greek and Roman art; Hellenistic and Roman Egypt.

Reviews

[Ana☕ · Rating 3 out of 5]

El libro para informarte está muy bien, en algunas ocasiones se te hace un poco bola, o pierdo el ritmo de lectura, no sé, en general está bien, pero no para motivarse. Lo bueno que empieza desde el incio con la cultura griega como comenzo mezclarse y como los romanos obtuvieron esas riquezas (que eso guay, porqué sabía la movida pero te lo cuenta con más detalles) y por otra parte, es que te habla de todos los aspectos desde los ropajes hasta lo que había en las mesas a la hora de los banquetes.

[Henry Kline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little book loaded with the background I have long wanted

[Michael Heath-Caldwell]

Interesting book on old Roman art.