The Greek Background -- The Roman Background -- A Marble Gallery for a City of Marble -- Heroes -- After Augustus: The Age of Bronze -- The Impact of the Gallery of Heroes
Summary
This book identifies the Greek and roman backgrounds to and influences on Augustus' decision as well as his probable motives for setting up these statues. s deal with the structure of the Forum and its statues, and provide a detailed analysis of the list of men (and women) known to have been included and the crieteria for inclusion. the additions to the heroes between Augustus and Trajan and the later impact of this Gallery of Heroes are discussed.--Back cover
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-217) and index
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