Beard, Mary
Twelve Caesars: Images of Power from the Ancient World to the Modern
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691222363
- author:
- Beard, Mary
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 392
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 16.5 centimeters (1.18 kg
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Rome,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The face of power has been shaped by the image of Roman emperors for over 2,000 years. Mary Beard explores how portraits of powerful individuals have influenced art, culture, and our perception of authority. From the Renaissance to the present day, images of Roman autocrats have left a lasting impact on our representation of power. This book takes a fresh look at the role of imperial portraits in art and cultural history, presenting a richly illustrated tour through 2,000 years of art and cultural history. Beard examines the changing identities, misidentifications, and ambivalent representations of authority that have shaped our understanding of power. Through a diverse range of artworks, Beard reveals the complex and often unexpected ways in which images of power have been created, used, and interpreted over time.
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