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Explore ancient art and life through Rome’s most remarkable finds.
This edition surveys a remarkable cross‑section of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan works housed in the city’s museums, from temple ornaments to tomb treasures and monumental reliefs. Rich in detail, it draws connections between sculpture, mosaics, and the uses these pieces served in ancient rituals and daily life.
The book guides you through rooms and displays, highlighting objects such as the Artemis of Ephesus and its protective goddess imagery, Trajanic reliefs that narrate campaigns in Dacia, and a Sosus mosaic famous for its dove motif. You’ll encounter sarcophagi with Orestes and Niobe scenes, as well as banners of Ostia murals and Italian finds that illuminate Greek influence in Italy. The coverage blends description with historical context, helping readers see how craftsman skill and cultural exchange shaped the ancient world.- Artemis of Ephesus: a long‑standing nature goddess with many breasts, symbols of protection and city power
- Trajan’s Column reliefs: narrative scenes from campaigns, displayed as casts for study
- Mosaic of the Doves by Sosus and related works: a landmark example of ancient mosaic art
- Sarcophagi and tomb reliefs: dramatic legends like Orestes, Pylades, Niobe, and more
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