A Companion to Roman Art encompasses various artistic genres, ancient contexts, and modern approaches for a comprehensive guide to Roman art. * Offers comprehensive and original essays on the study of Roman art * Contributions from distinguished scholars with unrivalled expertise covering a broad range of international approaches * Focuses on the socio-historical aspects of Roman art, covering several topics that have not been presented in any detail in English * Includes both close readings of individual art works and general discussions * Provides an overview of main aspects of the subject and an introduction to current debates in the field