The Power of Images in the Age of Augustus
Douban
Paul Zanker Alan Shapiro
overview
Examines the imperial mythology that was reflected by Roman art and architecture during the rule of Augustus Caesar
contents
Introduction
1 Conflict and Contradiction in the Imagery of the Dying Republic
2 Rival Images: Octavian, Antony, and the Struggle for Sole Power
3 The Great Turning Point: Intimations of a New Imperial Style
4 The Augustan Program of Cultural Renewal
5 The Mythical Foundations of the New Rome
6 Form and Meaning of the New Mythology
7 The New Imagery in the Private Sphere
8 The Roman Empire of Augustus: Imperial Myth and Cult in East and West
Conclusion
Notes and References for Further Reading
Illustration Sources
Index of Sites and Museums
