Fred S. Kleiner Libros

Over 75,000 coins have been found during excavations at the Agora, many minted in the city but others brought from Athens's far-flung commercial contacts.

Exploring the evolution of Roman art from Romulus to Constantine, this comprehensive survey delves into the historical, political, and social contexts that shaped its development. It includes insights into Etruscan and Greek influences, as well as Christian art in the Late Empire. The 21 chapters feature discussions on general themes and specific monuments, complemented by boxed essays covering architectural terminology, materials, religious influences, cultural contexts, patronage, and the challenges faced by ancient artists and architects.

This edition offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of Renaissance and Baroque art and architecture, featuring beautifully illustrated content that enhances understanding of diverse artistic traditions. It includes updated images, new boxed features, and enhanced resources such as architectural videos and Google Earth coordinates. The restructured chapter on High Renaissance and Mannerism in Northern Europe and Spain ensures a modern approach to these historical periods, making it an essential resource for art enthusiasts and students alike.

From the thousands of pieces of Late Roman small change discovered trodden into beaten earth floors and dropped into wells to the hoards of 19th-century A.D. silver French francs discovered beneath modern houses, many post- classical coins have been discovered during excavations at the Agora.

As fascinating as a real visit to the world's famous museums and architectural sites, GARDNER'S ART THROUGH THE AGES: A GLOBAL HISTORY gives you a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated tour of the world's great artistic traditions—plus all the study tools you need to excel in your art history course! Easy to read and understand, this 13th Edition of the most widely read history of art book in the English language is the only textbook that includes a unique scale feature (accompanying the book's photographs of paintings and other artworks) that will help you better visualize the actual size of the artworks shown in the book. You'll also find materials that will help you master the key topics quickly and help you study for your exams—for example, The Big Picture overviews at the end of every chapter, a special global timeline, and ArtStudy Online (a free interactive study guide that includes flash cards of images and quizzes). Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.