History of Roman Art (eBook)

Steven L. Tuck is Professor and Chair of Classics at Miami University. In 2012, he received the E. Phillips Knox award, Miami University's highest honor for innovative and effective undergraduate teaching. He is the author of Latin Inscriptions in the Kelsey Museum: The Dennison and De Criscio Collections (2006).

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Preface

Note to Students

1 Introduction

2 Regal Period, 753 BC-509 BC: The Etruscans and the Question of Etruscan Dominance

3 The Early Republic, 509 BC-211 BC: The Spread of Roman Power and Forms

4 The Later Republic, 211 BC-31 BC: The Origins of a Hellenistic Roman Culture

5 The Age of Augustus, 31 BC-AD 14: The Art of Empire

6 The Julio-Claudians, AD 14-68: The Rise of Roman Dynastic Art

7 The Flavians, AD 69-96: Civil War, Disaster and Response

8 Trajan and Hadrian, AD 98-138: Emperors from the Provinces

9 Antonine Emperors, AD 138-192: From an Empire of Gold to one of Rust

10 Civil War and Severan Dynasty, AD 193-235: Calm before the Storm

11 The Third Century and the Tetrarchy, AD 235-306: Crisis and Renewal

12 Constantine, AD 306-337: Christian Empire and the Decline of the West

Glossary

Guide to Further Reading

"In his engagingly conversational, often humorous, and
lavishly illustrated text, Tuck approaches the multifaceted role of
Roman art as visual communication that was essential to governing a
vast and diverse empire. Contextually-oriented and informed by
current scholarly debates, the book encourages students to
appreciate not only Roman visual culture but also how we write its
history." -Elaine Gazda, University of
Michigan

"Gloriously illustrated, this book excels for its emphasis
on Roman viewers, its conversational style (fitting from the winner
of a national teaching award!), and its deft anticipation of modern
assumptions." -Lea Stirling, University of
Manitoba

"This book provides an accessible overview of Roman art,
drawing on the most recent developments in Roman archaeology and
art history. Elegantly written and exquisitely illustrated, it also
tackles questions of modern reception, collection and ownership of
the Roman artistic heritage. This is both an invaluable
introduction for students and a go-to reference work for
scholars." -J.C.N. Coulston, University of St.
Andrews

"Steven L. Tuck's book offers a fresh, fast-paced
and abundantly illustrated narrative of Roman art, from its
Etruscan beginnings to the emergence of early Christian art.
Tuck's survey is a great starting point for students and all
those making first contact with the art and architecture of ancient
Rome." -Björn C. Ewald, University of
Toronto

"Tuck gives an excellent introduction to Roman art.
Accessible and engaging, this book covers key monuments and
objects, while also providing useful discussions of historical
context, scholarly debate and contemporary response. I recommend
it." -Zahra Newby, University of Warwick