Art in the Lives of Ordinary Romans. Visual representation and non-elite viewers in Italy, 100 B.C.-A.D. 315 by Clarke, John R

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University of California Press. Near Fine. 2006. Softcover. 0520248155 . This splendidly illustrated book brings to life the ancient Romans whom modern scholarship has largely ignored: slaves, ex-slaves, foreigners, and the freeborn working poor. Though they had no access to the upper echelons of society, ordinary Romans enlivened their world with all manner of artworks. Discussing a wide range of art in the late republic and early empire-from familiar monuments to the obscure Caupona of Salvius and little-studied tomb reliefs-John R. Clarke provides a tantalizing glimpse into the lives of ordinary Roman people. Writing for a wide audience, he illuminates the dynamics of a discerning and sophisticated population, overturning much accepted wisdom about them, and opening our eyes to their astounding cultural diversity. Clarke begins by asking: How did emperors use monumental displays to communicate their policies to ordinary people? His innovative readings demonstrate how the Ara Pacis, the… Read More

University of California Press, 2006-04-17. Paperback. Used: Good.

Paperback / softback. New. Brings to life the ancient Romans whom modern scholarship has largely ignored: slaves, ex-slaves, foreigners, and the freeborn working poor. Written for a wide audience, this book illuminates the dynamics of a discerning and sophisticated population, overturning much accepted wisdom about them, and opening our eyes to their cultural diversity.

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Univ of California Pr, 2006. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 396 pages. 9.75x7.00x1.00 inches.

University of California Press, 2006-04-17. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!