Roman Art

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 ArtIn This Section: I) Brief Table of Contents II) Detailed Table of Contents I) Brief Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1. The Etruscans 1000-50 BC Chapter 2. The Roman Republic 509-27 BC Chapter 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 Contents Introduction The Land Chronology The Political Framework Art in the Service of the State The Roman's Acquisition of Art Objects Art for Private Patrons Archaeological Ethics Rome and Greek Art Chapter 1. The Etruscans 1000-50 BC The Etruscans: The Earliest Phase The Etruscans: The Historical Phase Architecture Sculpture Painting Bronze Articles Rome, the Etruscans, and Latium Stories of Early Rome Chapter 2. The Roman Republic 509-27 BC Architecture 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 Chapter 6. Trajan, Optimus Princeps AD 98-117 The Baths of Trajan The Forum and Markets of Trajan The Column of Trajan The Arch of Trajan at Benevento The Provinces Chapter 7. Hadrian and the Classical Revival AD 117-138 Architecture Portraits Reliefs Sarcophagi Chapter 8. The Antonines AD 138-193 The Antonine Family The Reign of Antoninus Pius The Reign of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus The Reign of Commodus Chapter 9. The Severans AD 193-235 The Reign of Septimius Severus The Reign of Caracalla Chapter 10. The Soldier Emperors AD 235-284 Coins Portraits Sarcophagi A Domestic Quarter and its Paintings Chapter 11. The Tetrarchs AD 284-312 The Establishment of the Tetrarchy Architecture in Spalato Architecture in Rome Architecture in Northern Greece Mosaics Portraiture Decennalia Relief Chapter 12. Constantine and the Aftermath AD 307-337 Late Antique Art Imperial Monuments Portraits Architecture Sarcophagi Luxury Arts Conclusion