The Roman imperial mausoleum in late antiquity
By: Mark J. Johnson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9780521513715
Subjects: Burial; Kings and rulers; Social life and customs; Tombs; Antiquities; Roman Architecture; Emperors; Rome; Roman Art; Mausoleums; History
Description: This text is a comprehensive study of the mausolea of the later Roman emperors. Mark Johnson examines the symbolism and function of the mausolea, demonstrating for the first time that these monuments served as temples and shrines to the divinized emperors.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-291) and index.