Roman Literature In Relation To Roman Art (1888)

By Robert Burn

Book Overview

Roman Literature In Relation To Roman Art is a book written by Robert Burn and published in 1888. The book explores the relationship between Roman literature and art during the Roman Empire. The author argues that literature and art were closely intertwined, with literary works often inspiring artistic creations and vice versa. The book examines various examples of this relationship, including the influence of epic poetry on Roman sculpture and the portrayal of mythological scenes in both literature and art. Burn also discusses the ways in which artists and writers drew upon Roman history and mythology to create works that reflected the values and ideals of the society in which they lived. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultural history of the Roman Empire and the ways in which literature and art intersected during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164918532
• ISBN13: 9781164918530
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"