Classical Art From Greece to Rome
Classical Art From Greece to Rome by John Henderson, published by Oxford University Press in 2001, offers a comprehensive exploration of the masterpieces that shaped Western art history. This edition spans 298 pages and is presented in English, delving into the profound influence of Ancient Greece and Rome on the evolution of art. The book examines the impact of the expanding Greek world during the era of Alexander the Great and its significant effects on Roman culture, particularly through the lens of notable figures such as the Roman emperor Hadrian.
Readers will find a detailed investigation into various aspects of Classical art, beginning with the excavation of Pompeii and extending to the grand monuments erected by ancient rulers. The narrative highlights the beauty of iconic figures like Apollo and Venus, while also addressing the pivotal role of human portraiture in art history. Additionally, the book discusses the rediscovery of Classical art, tracing its journey from the Renaissance treasure hunts to contemporary efforts in the scientific retrieval of artworks.
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The stunning masterpieces of Ancient Greece and Rome are fundamental to the story of art in Western culture and to the origins of art history. The expanding Greek world of Alexander the Great had an enormous impact on the Mediterranean superpower of Rome. Generals, rulers, and artists seized, imitated, and re-thought the stunning legacy of Greek painting and sculpture, culminating in the greatest art-collector the world had ever seen: the Roman emperor Hadrian.
This exciting new look at Classical art starts with the excavation of the buried city of Pompeii, and investigates the grandiose monuments of ancient tyrants, and the sensual beauty of Apollo and Venus. Concluding with that most influential invention of all, the human portrait, it highlights the re-discovery of Classical art in the modern world, from the treasure hunts of Renaissance Rome to scientific retrieval of artworks in the twenty-first century.
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