Art of the Classical World in the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Greece, Cyprus, Etruria, Rome
- ISBN-10
- 1588392198
- ISBN-13
- 9781588392190
- Category
- Architecture, Roman
- Pages
- 508
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007-01-01
- Publisher
- Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
- Authors
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, Richard Daniel De Puma, N.Y.)
Description
A complete introduction to the rich cultural legacy of Rome through the study of Roman art ... It includes a discussion of the relevance of Rome to the modern world, a short historical overview, and descriptions of forty-five works of art in the Roman collection organized in three thematic sections: Power and Authority in Roman Portraiture; Myth, Religion, and the Afterlife; and Daily Life in Ancient Rome. This resource also provides lesson plans and classroom activities."--Publisher website.
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