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BOOK XII: GREEK ART UNDER THE ROMANS: CHAPTER II: UNDER THE ROMAN CÆSARS.

Source :
Essays on the Philosophy & History of Art; 2001, Vol. 3, p340-355, 16p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Chapter 1 of the book "Greek Art Among the Romans" is presented. It explores Greek art under the Roman Cæsars. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius has built statues to deserving men such as Gaius Iulius Vindex, who fell in the war with Marcomanni, as well as those who had fallen in the German war. There was period when artists began to pay more attention to portraits, and to make heads instead of figures.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9781855069053
Volume :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Essays on the Philosophy & History of Art
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
24036339