A Handbook of Roman art : a comprehensive survey of all the arts of the Roman world

This Volume Is The Long Awaited Sequel To Gisela M.a. Richter's Highly Successful Handbook Of Greek Art. It Presents A Comprehensive Survey Of All The Arts Of The Roman World. Early Roman art / Tom Rasmussen Architecture / Thomas Blagg Sculpture / Anthony Bonanno Wall painting and stucco / Joan Liversidge Mosaics / David Smith The luxury arts: decorative metalwork, engraved gems and jewellery / Martin Henig Coins and medals / Richard Reece Pottery / Anthony King Terracotta revetments, figurines and lamps / Donald Bailey Glass / Jennifer Price Epigraphy / Robert Ireland Late antiquity / Richard Reece. In this companion volume to Gisela Richter's Handbook of Greek Art, the subject of Roman art is treated by a team of eleven experts. Extending in time from Early Rome to Late Antiquity, and including the provinces as well as Rome and Italy, the book covers a vast scope, ranging from architecture and painting to jewellery, coins and inscriptions Examines the architecture, sculpture, murals, mosaics, jewelry, coins, pottery and glass produced in ancient Rome