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Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions - Roman Art: A Guide through The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Collection

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Book Synopsis:

The Only full publication available dedicated to one of the best collections of Roman art in the world.

Highlights one of the most popular collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, which receives nearly 7.5 million visitors per year.

Includes many items on permanent display in the Met's celebrated Greek and Roman halls.

The collection of Roman art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the finest in the world. It contains more than 5,000 objects, including exquisite cameos, refined silver vessels and utensils, spectacular Pompeiian frescoes, monumental sculptures in stone and bronze and elaborate sarcophagi.

This handsome guide features a selection of over 200 of the most important works that exemplify this rich and diverse collection, each presented in detail and illustrated with stunning colour photography. Every work is accompanied by an engaging text written by prominent scholars that establishes the object's significance in antiquity, providing new insights for a contemporary understanding of ancient Roman art.

Contents:

  • Acknowledgments
  • Director's Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Roman Copies and Adaptations of Greek Sculpture
  • The Decoration of House and Villa
  • Luxury Art
  • Shrines of the Lares and Offerings to Other Divinities
  • Roman Egyptomania
  • Tombs and Funerary Monuments
  • Imperial and Private Portraits
  • Gladatorial Games, Sports, and the Military
  • Architectural Elements
  • A Selection of Roman Works and their Modern Histories
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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Discover the wonders of ancient Rome with Roman Art: A Guide through The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Collection. This comprehensive publication is the only full guide dedicated to one of the best collections of Roman art in the world. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a history buff, this book is a must-have for your collection.

Step into the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and be captivated by the incredible collection of Roman art that draws nearly 7.5 million visitors each year. Now, you can bring the magic of this renowned collection into your own home with Roman Art: A Guide through The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Collection.

Immerse yourself in the beauty and craftsmanship of over 5,000 Roman art objects, including exquisite cameos, refined silver vessels, and utensils, as well as spectacular Pompeiian frescoes. Marvel at monumental sculptures in stone and bronze, and explore the intricate world of elaborate sarcophagi.

In this stunning guide, over 200 of the most important works from the collection are meticulously presented and accompanied by breathtaking color photography. Each artwork is accompanied by engaging texts written by prominent scholars, providing you with new insights and a contemporary understanding of ancient Roman art.

From Roman copies and adaptations of Greek sculpture to the decoration of houses and villas, luxury art, and shrines dedicated to the divinities, this book covers a vast range of topics. Dive into the world of Roman Egyptomania, tombs, and funerary monuments, as well as imperial and private portraits. Explore gladiatorial games, sports, and the military, and discover architectural elements that shaped the Roman world.

Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to own a guide that unveils the treasures of Roman art. Order your copy of Roman Art: A Guide through The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Collection today and embark on a journey through the vast and captivating world of ancient Roman art.

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