Ancient Roman Art (Hodge, Susie, Art in History.) (Library Binding)

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Gr 4-8--These books cover a lot more material than one would expect to find in 32 pages. Painting, mosaic, pottery, architecture, and sculpture are all introduced, with some of the most prominent examples chosen to illustrate and expand upon the narrative. Lengthy captions for the photographs and illustrations provide additional information. Fact boxes are interspersed to clarify points of history and/or art. Words in bold face are defined in a brief glossary; illustrations are included in the index. There are some inconsistencies; e.g., the word "encaustic" is defined in the texts rather than in the glossaries, and a few dates in the narratives that don't appear in the concluding time lines. In Roman Art, a tool called a "groma" is referred to and yet there is no picture or description of one. Both titles show a "color palette," but don't include all of the colors that are used in the works of art shown. Despite these minor faults, the books contain a great deal of excellent information, are well organized and easy to read, and would be solid purchases for introducing the art of these two ancient cultures.

Marilyn Fairbanks, East Junior High School, Brockton, MA

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Product Description

Examines the art of ancient Rome, including painting, mosaic, sculpture, and architecture.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann (February 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575725525
• ISBN-13: 978-1575725529
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,821,243 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ancient Art Uncovered!, May 2, 2000

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This book is part of a six-book series. Each book explains in a brilliant and clear way, just how people lived, worked and produced art. You can really feel that you understand what they used and why they created their particular art. The books are brilliant for those who prefer reference books to stories and they are fantastic for helping with homework - on several subjects, such as art, history, English and more. Awesome!