Title
Roman Portraits
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Among the greatest artistic achievements of the Roman Empire are portrait sculptures. Derived from an ancient tradition of making funerary effigies, these portraits are astonishing in their realism and expressive power, and their stern humanity speaks to us across the millennia with undiminished force and directness.Roman Portraits is a faithful reprint, in slightly reduced format, of a classic Phaidon plate book, first published in 1940. Its distinguished author, Ludwig Goldscheider, one of the founders of Phaidon Press, not only wrote the text, but made the selection of images and designed the book himself. The remarkable photographs were taken by the writer and photographer Ilse SchneiderLengyel, who was commissioned by Phaidon in the 1930s to photograph antique and Renaissance sculpture in the great museums of Europe. This is a compendium volume to the same author's bestselling Rodin and Michelangelo.Portraits are always fascinating, and the powerful, brooding faces in this book have a compelling and haunting quality that will appeal to all students of sculpture and of human nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Roman Portraits'? A: 'Roman Portraits' focuses on the remarkable portrait sculptures of the Roman Empire, emphasizing their realism, expressive power, and historical significance.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Roman Portraits'? A: The book is authored by Ludwig Goldscheider, a notable figure in the art publishing world and one of the founders of Phaidon Press.
- Q: When was 'Roman Portraits' first published? A: 'Roman Portraits' was first published in 1940, and the current edition is a reprint from October 1, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Roman Portraits' have? A: 'Roman Portraits' is available in a paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'Roman Portraits' contain? A: 'Roman Portraits' contains 140 pages filled with detailed descriptions and striking photographs of Roman sculptures.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Roman Portraits' available in? A: The book is categorized as 'Acceptable' condition, indicating that it may show signs of wear but is still readable and usable.
- Q: What type of images are included in 'Roman Portraits'? A: 'Roman Portraits' includes a selection of remarkable photographs of Roman sculptures, captured by Ilse Schneider-Lengyel, enhancing the text with visual representations.
- Q: Is 'Roman Portraits' suitable for students of art history? A: 'Roman Portraits' is an excellent resource for students of art history, especially those interested in sculpture and Roman culture.
- Q: Does 'Roman Portraits' include any additional content besides images? A: Yes, in addition to the images, 'Roman Portraits' includes insightful text written by the author, providing context and analysis of the sculptures.
- Q: Can 'Roman Portraits' be used as a reference for academic work? A: Yes, 'Roman Portraits' can serve as a valuable reference for academic work, particularly in studies related to Roman art and sculpture.