The Power of Images in the Age of Augustus
Douban
Paul Zanker Alan Shapiro
overview
"Art and architecture are mirrors of a society. They reflect the state of its values, especially in times of crisis or transition." Upon this premise Paul Zanker builds an interpretation of Augustan art as a visual language that both expressed and furthered the transformation of Roman society during the rule of Augustus Caesar. The Power of Images in the Age of Augustus illustrates how the establishment of monarchy under Augustus Caesar led to the creation of a new system of visual imagery that reflects the consciousness of this transitional age.
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
