Yale Publications in the History of Art: Roman Sculpture

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Roman sculpture played a vital role in daily life, with statues and reliefs adorning fora, basilicas, temples, public baths, and private spaces like homes and gardens. This beautifully illustrated volume, the first dedicated solely to Roman sculpture in nearly a century, explores major public and private monuments in Rome and beyond. Diana E. E. Kleiner examines works commissioned by both the imperial elite and private patrons, including freedmen and slaves, while also highlighting monuments that honor women and children. She illustrates how the diverse backgrounds of Roman patrons influenced an eclectic art style, often reflecting the patron's social status, and delves into the relationships between different types of patrons. Kleiner opens with a comprehensive introduction that outlines the cultural landscape of Rome and its empire, characterizes various patrons, discusses the artist's role, and provides a history of Roman art studies. The subsequent chapters offer a chronological analysis of Roman sculpture from 753 B.C. to A.D. 330, categorizing monuments by type, such as portraiture and provincial art. Throughout, Kleiner contextualizes Roman sculpture within its cultural, political, and social frameworks, emphasizing its integration into the architectural environments it inhabited. This work is published with support from the Getty Grant Program.