The Aesthetics of Emulation in the Visual Arts of Ancient Rome

Title: The Aesthetics of Emulation in the Visual Arts of Ancient RomeAuthor: Perry, EllenPublisher: Cambridge University PressBinding: HardcoverPages: 226Dimensions: 9.28h x 6.32w x 0.73dProduct Weight: 0.95 lbs.Language: EnglishISBN: 9780521831659Arguing that the scholarship on this topic has not appreciated Roman values in the visual arts, this book examines Roman strategies for the appropriation of the Greek visual culture. A knowledge of Roman values explains the entire range of visual appropriation in Roman art, which includes not only the phenomenon of copying, but also such manifestations as allusion, parody, and, most importantly, aemulatio, successful rivalry with one's models. Condition: New Item# 9780521831659 Actual Book Cover May Vary Authorized Dealer