Speranza
KLEINER
A superlative book. All art historians, teachers, scholars, and concerned readers will be richer for its appearance.
Arguably the most important survey on the subject to date. The clearly written scholarly text moves majestically through the Late Republic to the reign of Constantine.
[Kleiner's] unique combination of scholarship, enthusiasm, clarity, intuition, her ability to provoke reappraisals of what had previously seemed fully explored while aware of recent archaeology, recommend her for this daunting project.
The author discusses the major public and private monuments in Rome as well as lesser known monuments in other parts of the empire, examining the sculpture in its cultural, political and social contexts.
The book is well written and easy to read.
A magisterial survey of Roman sculpture.
Kleiner's strength lies in the magisterial way in which she has ordered the mass of material. . . . A full-dress, up-to-date, and readable survey."—Greece and Rome
A chronological survey devoted exclusively to Roman sculpture from the Republic to Constantine. . .
The book's outstanding strength is Kleiner's full discussion of contexts, whether historical, political, social, or architectural. . . . This beautiful, well illustrated book is a major contribution to its field.
A fascinating and important work for scholars and students of art.
"This book is a welcome addition to the field. It is a methodically balanced and lucid discussion of Roman sculpture. It will serve as a useful and accessible introductory text for the non-specialist and undergraduate reader, as well as being an excellent reference source for scholars."—Susan E. Kane, Apollo Magazine
"Such a book has long been needed. . . . [Kleiner's] is the best available study of Roman sculpture in its full range of manifestations."—Roger Ling, Journal of Roman Archaeology
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