""Art and architecture are mirrors of a society. They reflect the state of its values, especially in times of crisis or transition."" Upon this premise Paul Zanker builds an interpretation of Augustan art as a visual language that both expressed and furthered the transformation of Roman society during the rule of Augustus Caesar. The Power of Images in the Age of Augustus illustrates how the establishment of monarchy under Augustus Caesar led to the creation of a new system of visual imagery that reflects the consciousness of this transitional age.
By:
Paul Zanker Translated by:
Alan Shapiro Imprint: Michigan University Press Country of Publication: United States Edition: Reprinted edition Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 763g ISBN:9780472081240 ISBN 10: 0472081241 Series:Thomas Spencer Jerome Lectures Pages: 396 Publication Date:30 September 1990 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active