Peter Stewart is Senior Lecturer in Classical Art and its Heritage at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London. His previous publications include Statues in Roman Society: Representation and Response (2003) and Roman Art (2004).

'… the author's stated aim is 'to explain something of what Roman art was intended to do, how it functioned, and how … it was perceived.' Peter Stewart succeeds admirably in his stated objective … this book provides a brilliantly incisive account of Roman art and is thoroughly recommended.' Minerva

• Introduction; 1. Who made Roman art?; 2. Identity and status; 3. Portraits in society; 4. The power of images; 5. Art of the empire.

Peter Stewart is Senior Lecturer in Classical Art and its Heritage at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London. His previous publications include Statues in Roman Society: Representation and Response (2003) and Roman Art (2004).

'… the author's stated aim is 'to explain something of what Roman art was intended to do, how it functioned, and how … it was perceived.' Peter Stewart succeeds admirably in his stated objective … this book provides a brilliantly incisive account of Roman art and is thoroughly recommended.' Minerva

• Introduction; 1. Who made Roman art?; 2. Identity and status; 3. Portraits in society; 4. The power of images; 5. Art of the empire.