Roman Landscapes: Visions of Nature and Myth from Rome and Pompeii

by Jessica Powers

Artists in Roman Italy created exquisite landscapes that reflect close ties with their environment, ranging from images of sunny seaside villas and tranquil country shrines to colorful views of Greece and Egypt. This groundbreaking volume explores the intimate connections between these works and ancient Romans' social, political and religious lives. Essays by six distinguished scholars discuss landscapes in a variety of media that decorated urban...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 188350225X
• ISBN13: 9781883502256
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: San Antonio Museum of Art
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.5" x 11.8"