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Roman art / by Patricia Corbett.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Avenel Books : distributed by Crown Publishers, 1980.Description: 15 p., [32] leaves of plates : col. ill. ; 30 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0517303752
  • 9780517303757
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 709.37 COR 23 9469
LOC classification:
  • N5760 .C66 1980
Summary: "Roman Art" by Patricia Corbett is a comprehensive examination of the artistic achievements of ancient Rome, exploring how Roman art reflects the culture, politics, and social dynamics of the time. The book covers various forms of art, including sculpture, painting, architecture, and decorative arts. Corbett discusses the influences of earlier civilizations, such as the Greeks and Etruscans, and how Rome adapted and transformed these influences to create a distinctive artistic style. Key themes in the book include the role of art in public life, the use of art for political propaganda, the representation of power and authority, and the ways in which art served as a medium for personal expression and religious devotion. Corbett also addresses the evolution of Roman art through various periods, including the Republic, the Empire, and the decline of Roman influence.
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"Roman Art" by Patricia Corbett is a comprehensive examination of the artistic achievements of ancient Rome, exploring how Roman art reflects the culture, politics, and social dynamics of the time. The book covers various forms of art, including sculpture, painting, architecture, and decorative arts. Corbett discusses the influences of earlier civilizations, such as the Greeks and Etruscans, and how Rome adapted and transformed these influences to create a distinctive artistic style.

Key themes in the book include the role of art in public life, the use of art for political propaganda, the representation of power and authority, and the ways in which art served as a medium for personal expression and religious devotion. Corbett also addresses the evolution of Roman art through various periods, including the Republic, the Empire, and the decline of Roman influence.

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