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Roman Sculpture (Yale Publications In The History Of Art)
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Roman Sculpture Was An Integral Part Of Roman Life, And The Romans Placed Statues And Reliefs In Their Fora, Basilicas, Temples, And Public Baths, As Well As In Their Houses, Villas, Gardens, And Tombs. In This Beautifully Illustrated Bookthe First In Almost A Century Devoted Solely To Roman Sculpturediana E. E. Kleiner Discusses All The Major Public And Private Monuments In Rome, As Well As Many Less Well Known Monuments In The Capital And Elsewhere In The Empire. She Examines Art Commissioned By The Imperial Elite And By Private Patrons, Including Freedmen And Slaves, And She Also Highlights Monuments Honoring Women And Children. Kleiner Demonstrates That The Social, Ethnic, And Geographical Diversity Of Roman Patronage Led To An Art That Was Eclectic And Characterized By Varying Styles, Often Tied To The Social Status Of The Patron. She Also Examines The Interrelations Between Works Produced For Different Kinds Of Patrons.Kleiner Begins With A Long Thematic Introduction That Describes Rome And Its Empire, Characterizes Patrons From The Capital And The Provinces, Discusses The Position Of The Artist In Roman Society And The Materials He Used, And Presents A History Of The Study Of Roman Art. The Remaining Chapters Constitute A Chronological Examination Of Roman Sculpture From The Foundation Of Rome In 753 B.C. To The Transfer Of The Capital To Constantinople In A.D. 330. In Each Period The Monuments Are Divided By Type, For Example, Portraiture, State Relief Sculpture, The Art Of Freedmen, And Provincial Art. Throughout, Kleiner Treats Roman Sculpture In Its Cultural, Political, And Social Contexts And, Wherever Possible, As An Element Of The Architectural Complex In Which It Was Set.Published With The Assistance Of The Getty Grant Program
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Roman Sculpture (Yale Publications in the History of Art)'? A: The book focuses on the integral role of Roman sculpture in society, examining major public and private monuments, the diversity of patronage, and the cultural contexts in which these artworks were created.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Roman Sculpture' is Diana E. E. Kleiner, a noted scholar in the field of art history.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on September 28, 1994.
- Q: How many pages does 'Roman Sculpture' contain? A: The book contains a total of 489 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include the examination of different types of Roman sculpture, the role of various patrons, and the cultural and political contexts of the artworks.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in art history? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to Roman sculpture, making it suitable for both newcomers and those with more advanced knowledge in art history.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Roman Sculpture' is beautifully illustrated, featuring images of the discussed monuments and artworks.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other art history books? A: This book is unique as it is the first dedicated solely to Roman sculpture in almost a century, offering in-depth analysis and a thematic approach to the subject.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, 'Roman Sculpture' is part of the Yale Publications in the History of Art series.