From Republic to Empire: Rhetoric, Religion, and Power in the Visual Culture of Ancient Rome (Volume 48) (Oklahoma Series in Classical Culture)
by John Pollini
John Pollini's From Republic to Empire examines the visual culture of ancient Rome, exploring how rhetoric, religion, and power manifested in art and iconography during the shift from republic to empire. This scholarly volume in the Oklahoma Series in Classical Culture provides a detailed look at the symbolic expressions that defined Roman historical transformation.
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From Republic to Empire delves into the visual culture of ancient Rome, focusing on how rhetoric, religion, and power shaped its evolution. This volume in the Oklahoma Series in Classical Culture offers insights into the artistic and symbolic expressions of Roman society during a time of profound change.
Author John Pollini provides a scholarly analysis of the imagery and iconography that reflected Rome's political and spiritual transitions. The book highlights the role of visual elements in communicating authority and belief systems.
As part of a respected series on classical topics, it serves as a valuable resource for understanding the interplay between culture and governance in antiquity. Readers gain appreciation for how art and symbolism influenced historical narratives.
The work emphasizes the continuity and innovation in Roman visual traditions, bridging republican ideals with imperial ambitions.
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