Roman Imperialism and Provincial Art

Description

Roman Imperialism and Provincial Art focuses on the art works created in the provinces of the Roman Empire. Heretofore marginalized, or at best understood in terms of emulations of the symbols, styles, and tastes of metropolitan Rome, provincial art is often portrayed as a poor copy of works created in the imperial capital. In this volume, the contributors address the diversity and complexity of the evidence and also offer fresh interpretations of mosaics, wall-paintings, statues and jewelry in an effort to determine what these art works can tell us about the nature of life under an imperial regime. The broad geographical and chronological coverage allows unique insights into the social and political significance of visual expression across the Roman Empire.

'Teachers will find the volume a stimulating read ... it would be a very useful tool in helping the discriminating Classical Civilisation student make the leap from the comfortable platform of a standard A-level handbook of art to the undergraduate tightrope where art history becomes a demanding intellectual activity.' JACT