Roman Portraits: Sculptures in Stone and Bronze in the

Roman Portraits: Sculptures in Stone and Bronze in the Collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portraits are among the most compelling artistic records of Greek and Roman culture. In this richly illustrated book featuring all new photography, the 60 portrait heads from the Metropolitan Museumâ€™s renowned collection are fully described, and placed in their historical and cultural contexts. Roman Portraits presents a thorough and multifaceted survey of Roman stone and bronze portraiture as well as a brief overview of the history of ancient portraiture. Unearthing the evolution of this art from its origins in Greece through the Roman Empire, Paul Zanker, the foremost authority on Roman art today, brings these imposing, timeless renderings to life.
Country USA
Brand Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Manufacturer Metropolitan Museum of Art
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781588395993
ReleaseDate 2016-12-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781588395993

Country	USA
Brand	Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Manufacturer	Metropolitan Museum of Art
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781588395993
ReleaseDate	2016-12-13
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781588395993

Roman Portraits: Sculptures in Stone and Bronze in the Collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art