Enemies of Rome: Barbarians Through Roman Eyes - Rilegato

Ferris, I. M.

 
9780750919081: Enemies of Rome: Barbarians Through Roman Eyes
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ISBN 10: 0750919086 ISBN 13: 9780750919081
Casa editrice: Sutton Pub Ltd, 2000

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The artists of ancient Rome portrayed the barbarian enemies of the Empire in sculpture, reliefs, metalwork and jewellery. This study of these images tells the reader much about the barbarians, about Roman art and about the Romans' view of themselves. Ferris examines the literary and historical background to these works, exposing the deep-seated fear of barbarians or "primitive" which lay at the heart of the Roman world. He analyzes the development of an artistic tradition that reflected the increasing power of barbarians within the Empire. He also demonstrates that, as the Empire declined, the savage characteristics of the barbarians came to be portrayed as virtues, rather than vices. This account of an interesting aspect of ancient history is illustrated with examples of Roman art, from the Dying Gaul and the imperial images commissioned by Augustus, to the columns of Trajan and Marcus Aurelius. It should be useful reading for all those interested in the archaeology and art history of the ancient world.

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Book by Ferris Iain

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Editore
Sutton Pub Ltd
Data di pubblicazione
2000
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0750919086
ISBN 13 
9780750919081
Rilegatura
Copertina rigida
Numero di pagine
224
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
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