The Social History of Roman Art

An introduction to the study of ancient Roman art in its social context.

Autorentext
Peter Stewart is a former History and English teacher who has spent his life researching and writing about the "colvasion" (colonisation / invasion) of Australia. His research and writing have focussed on the relationships and conflicts between the British colonisers and Australia's First Nations Peoples. His book Demons at Dusk; Massacre at Myall Creek was a thoroughly researched faction account of the infamous 1838 massacre. Peter has worked with the Friends of Myall Creek in the construction of the memorial on the site which opened in 2000. He played an integral part in the construction of the memorial and its surrounding facilities as well as the wording on the narrative signage on the site. He is widely regarded as one of Australia's leading experts on the massacre. He is a business owner who is married with three adult children and two grandchildren and lives in southern Sydney.

Klappentext
An introduction to the study of ancient Roman art in its social context.

Zusammenfassung
More than ever before, students and scholars of the classical world use Roman images and wish to understand them. Using selected examples and themes, Stewart provides an introduction to the study of ancient Roman art in its social context and explains how and why Roman art was made and used.

Inhalt
Introduction; 1. Who made Roman art?; 2. Identity and status; 3. Portraits in society; 4. The power of images; 5. Art of the empire.

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