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Art History Art in Ancient Rome.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Strong, Eugenie.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Art, Roman.
- Sculpture, Roman.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (72 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Parkstone International, 2024.
- System Details:
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Summary:
- This book explores the art history of ancient Rome, focusing on its origins, development, and characteristics. The authors, Eugenie Strong and Elie Faure, examine the influence of Greek art on Roman aesthetics and how Roman art was deeply intertwined with the national character and societal values, emphasizing power over beauty. The book discusses various art forms, including sculpture, painting, and architecture, highlighting the Romans' practical and realistic approach to fine art. Notably, it addresses the transition from a more materialistic Roman style to the spiritual influences of Christianity. The work is intended for readers interested in art history, classical studies, or the cultural history of ancient Rome, offering insights into the artistic legacy and the evolution of artistic ideals within Roman society. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- INTRODUCTION
- PAINTING
- Sources
- Character of Roman Painting - Mural Decoration
- Classification of the Styles
- The First or Incrustation Style
- The Second or Architectural Style - The Odyssey Landscapes
- The so-called Third or Ornate Style - Subject Pictures
- The Fourth or Intricate Style
- Figure Painting of the Fourth Style
- Painting, at Rome in the Period of the Fourth Style
- Portraiture in Painting
- Mosaic from the last century of the Republic to the Julio-Claudianperiod - Transcripts of Painting - opus sectile
- Decorated pavements - opus signinum and opus tessellatum: early pavements of Forum and Palatine
- Origins of the Roman Subject Picture
- SCULPTURE
- ARCHITECTURE
- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 979-88-940501-7-1
- OCLC:
- 1463076403
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