The Art Of Roman Britain

This book is a comprehensive study of the art of Roman Britain, from the period of the Roman occupation (43-410 AD) to the fourth century AD. The author, Martin Henig, provides detailed descriptions and analysis of over 100 illustrations, many of which are little known. Henig's study is systematic, covering both the major arts (stone and bronze statuary, wall-painting and mosaics) and applied arts (jewelry-making, silversmithing, furniture design, figure pottery, figurines and appliques). He explains how the various workshops were organized, the part played by patronage and the changes that occurred in the fourth century. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of Roman Britain and Late Antiquity.

With the help of over 100 illustrations, many of them little known, Martin Henig shows that the art produced in Britannia--particularly in the golden age of Late Antiquity--rivals that of other provinces and deserves comparison with the art of metropolitan Rome. The originality and breadth of Henig's study is shown by its systematic coverage, embracing both the major arts--stone and bronze statuary, wall-painting and mosaics--and such applied arts as jewelery-making, silversmithing, furniture design, figure pottery, figurines and appliques. The author explains how the various workshops were organized, the part played by patronage and the changes that occurred in the fourth century. Review: 'This book is a splendidly original and wide-ranging work.' - Journal of the British Archaeological Association 'This is a magnificent book by a well-known authority ... Highly recommended as an indispensable work.' - Roman Research News