The Power of Images in the Age of Augustus
Paul Zanker
Examines the imperial mythology that was reflected by Roman art and architecture during the rule of Augustus Caesar
About the Book
"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.
"...Paul Zanker's new book is outstanding. It can be welcomed without exaggeration as the most significant contribution to the understanding of Augustan Rome since The Roman Revolution."
—Journal of Roman Studies
