{"product_id":"a-history-of-roman-art-9781119653288","title":"A History of Roman Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eA HISTORY OF ROMAN ART The new edition of the leading textbook on Roman art  updated with new images and expanded geographic and cultural scope A History of Roman Art is an expansive survey of the painting  mosaic  sculpture  decorative arts  and architecture of ancient Rome. This acclaimed textbook provides a fully-illustrated narrative history of Roman art that spans a millennium  from the early origins of Rome to the era of Emperor Constantine. Interwoven throughout the text are themes of Romes cultural inclusiveness and the importance of art in promoting Roman values  helping students understand how diverse cultures contributed to Roman life. Accessible  chronologically-organized chapters provide numerous examples of the arts  their cultural and historical context  descriptions of artistic techniques  and writings by ancient authorsenabling students to develop a rich appreciation of arts importance in the Roman world. Now in its second edition  this market-leading textbook features thoroughly revised content throughout. Additional images and excerpts from literary sources are complemented by new historical discussions of metalwork  carved gems  glass  and sarcophagi. This edition features more maps and illustrations  in-depth analysis of iconography  greater emphasis on the types of objects used to decorate the lives of ordinary Romans  expanded coverage of freedmen and women as artists  subjects  and patrons  and much more. A number of works that represent popular art have been added. That is  art in the everyday Roman world  rather than just the large scale works of sculpture and architecture of elite patrons. It also reveals patterns of artistic workshops  trade  and social and economic networks. Additionally  this edition takes into account new approaches in scholarship. This comprehensive textbook: Provides a thorough introduction to Roman art history featuring more than 400 high quality images and illustrations Includes a full set of pedagogical tools  such as historical timelines  key term definitions  and updated references and further reading suggestions Offers Scholarly Perspective  A View from the Provinces  More on Myth  and Art and Literature textboxes in each chapter Includes a companion website containing PowerPoint slides and additional instructor resources  A History of Roman Art  Second Edition is an ideal primary or secondary text for courses on Roman art and archaeology  Roman art and architecture  Greek and Roman art  and general Roman civilization  history  and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665881194549,"sku":"ByrdShop_1119653282","price":82.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781119653288.jpg?v=1782412267","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/a-history-of-roman-art-9781119653288","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}