Style and Function in Roman Decoration: Living with Objects and Interiors - Hardcover

Swift, Ellen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754665631 ISBN 13: 9780754665632

Publisher: Routledge, 2009

Synopsis

Intends to put forward a fresh interpretation of Roman decorative art, focusing on the function of decoration in the social context. This book examines the three principal areas of social display and conspicuous consumption in the Roman world: social space, entertainment, and dress.

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Review

'Swift suggests interesting ways in which the "minor arts" could play active roles in the creation of status and gender in the later Roman empire, paving the way for future work in this area.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review 'With this volume on Roman decorative habits, Ellen Swift offers an interesting, thoughtful and well-constructed survey of the social experience of design. ... Swift is engaging, thoughtful and persuasive throughout, and her strong writing skills make for a smooth and accessible read. The book is abundantly illustrated, and even though one may always regret the cost-effective reliance on black-and-white photography, Swift has also provided the reader with 18 well-chosen color plates in addition to black-and-whites with clear resolution.' Journal of Art Historiography

About the Author

Ellen Swift is Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Kent, UK

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0754665631
• ISBN 13: 9780754665632
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264