Theater and Spectacle in the Art of the Roman Empire
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| Author | : Katherine M. D. Dunbabin |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1501705997 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781501705991 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Theater and Spectacle in the Art of the Roman Empire by : Katherine M. D. Dunbabin
Book excerpt: Theater, spectacle, and performance played significant roles in the political and social structure of the Roman Empire, which was diverse in population and language. A wide and varied range of entertainment was available to a Roman audience: the traditional festivals with their athletic contests and dramatic performances, pantomime and mime, the chariot races of the circus, and the gladiatorial shows and wild beast hunts of the arena. In Theater and Spectacle in the Art of the Roman Empire, which is richly illustrated in color throughout, Katherine M. D. Dunbabin emphasizes the visual evidenc.
