Roman Landscapes. Visions of nature and myth from Rome and Pompeii

Edited by Jessica Powers

ISBN: 978-1-883502-25-6

Year: 2022

Pages: 208

Illustrations: 56

Binding: in paperback

Size: 24 x 30 cm

Published by: Madrid, San Antonio Museum of Art and El Viso Publishing House

Artists in the Roman province of Italy created wonderful landscapes that reflect their strong ties to their surroundings, from images of villas on sun-drenched coasts and peaceful temples in the countryside, to colorful views of Greece and Egypt. This groundbreaking volume explores the intimate connections between those works and the social, political, and religious life of the ancient Romans. The catalog features more than 65 wall paintings, marble sculptures, mosaics, and luxurious silver and cameo glass vessels from the period between 100 BC and AD 200, including rarely seen works from museums and archaeological sites in Italy. This beautifully illustrated volume reflects common human concerns about the control and development of the land, the competition between the need for wealth and piety, and the conservation of natural resources.