A History of Roman Art, 2nd Edition by Fred S. Kleiner offers a comprehensive exploration of the artistic achievements of Rome and its vast empire. Spanning from the legendary founding by Romulus to the reign of Constantine, this seminal work places Roman art within its crucial historical, political, and social frameworks. The narrative thoughtfully integrates coverage of the preceding Etruscan and Greek artistic traditions in Italy with the development of Christian art and architecture during the Late Empire. Within its 21 chapters, each meticulously crafted section balances a broad discussion of overarching themes with in-depth analyses of individual masterpieces. Further enriching the reader’s understanding are dedicated boxed essays delving into essential topics such as architectural terminology, the materials and techniques employed by ancient artists, the intricacies of Roman religion and mythology, the specific cultural contexts that shaped works of art, the significant influence of patrons on monumental creations, and the ingenious solutions ancient artists and architects devised to overcome their challenges.

Author: Fred S. Kleiner

Edition: 2

Publisher: Cengage Learning

ISBN-13: 978-1337515771

Publication Date: October 12, 2016