Greek and Roman Art

An introductory guide to the art of ancient Greece and Rome, capturing the passion and inspiration that fired the artists of these civilizations

Introduction . Statues in Stone: The Perils of Progress . Statues in Bronze: Discovering New Possibilities . Decorating Architecture with Sculpture: Reconciling Shapes and Stories . Greek Painting: Creating a Convincing Image . Widening Horizons: Innovation and Renovation in Later Greek Sculpture . Painting Captures the Visible World: Figures in Light and Space . Roman Sculpture: Adoption and Adaptation of the Greek Legacy . Roman Painting: Using the Inheritance for Decoration . Unity and Diversity in the Art of the Roman Empire