Resources on Roman Art & Architecture

This 2-volume encyclopedia contains authoritative articles on all aspects of the art of ancient Greece and Italy, such as ancient cities, monuments, artists, architectural decoration, and various types of artistic media. The articles conclude with scholarly bibliographies, which are useful guides to the most important publications to turn to next for more information.

International in scope, covering the entire history of three-dimensional art from prehistoric times to the beginning of the twenty-first century, this well illustrated reference work is the most comprehensive encyclopedia of sculpture ever published. It includes articles on individual sculptors, major works of art, media, techniques, and surveys of the sculpture of individual countries throughout history.

What is an acroterion? Where did Carrara marble come from? Plentifully illustrated with photographs, mostly in color, this book defines and describes the many terms, styles, and techniques that one needs to know in order to fully understand ancient stone sculpture.