Roman Art---From Romulus to Constantine

Author: (USA) Remington/Remington/Guo Changgang/Wang Lei
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This is an indispensable reference book for understanding ancient Roman painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts. The third edition has been fully revised, and the layout has been expanded. It covers a total of 1,300 years, from the Roman predecessors, the Villanovans and Etruscans, to the time of Constantine the Great when Christianity was introduced. The narrative is clear and the content is detailed. This new edition includes a discussion of archaeological ethics, including the restoration and forgery of artifacts, illegal importation of artifacts, and the history of collecting. The book now includes more architectural monuments, not only in Rome but also in the provinces, and discusses the art of each historical period while also giving appropriate attention to history, mythology, literature, and social customs. The text is fresh and incorporates the latest academic research findings, supplemented by many new photographs and illustrations.