Roman Art from the Louvre
Organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Musée du Louvre, and selected by Daniel Roger and Cécile Giroire, curators in the Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities Department at the Louvre, Roman Art from the Louvre features 184 masterworks that highlight the diversity of artistic production that characterizes Roman art. These exceptional pieces date from the early first century B.C. to the sixth century A.D. Included are a variety of monumental sculptures, sarcophagi, marble busts and reliefs, bronze and terracotta statuettes and implements, jewelry, glass and metal cups and vessels, mosaics, fresco paintings and a cache of more than one hundred major silver pieces from Pompeii.
Exhibition Themes
With a variety of art and artifacts in the exhibit, many questions arise about Roman culture and customs in the empire over two thousand years ago. Daily life, religion, citizenship, art, and architecture are a sampling of themes introduced in the exhibit. more...
Glossary of Terms
Patricians, plebians, and Parthians -- discover the terminology used throughout the exhibit! more…
10 Things to Know About Ancient Rome
Learn ten interesting facts about ancient Rome then click on the link to print your own fun facts pages to keep or show friends. more...
Educator Resources
Interested in learning more about the Roman baths or the dates of your favorite emperor? The Roman Art From the Louvre Resource for Educators (downloadable PDF) will answer your questions about ancient Roman society, leisure activities, religion, gods and goddesses, vessel forms, a timeline of Imperial Rome, and a map of the Roman Empire. more…
About the Catalogue
Published by American Federation of Arts, Roman Art From the Louvre includes in-depth research of the 184 objects in the exhibit, including details of history, restoration, and new scholarly insight. more…
Scavenger Hunt
Print off and enjoy hunting for clues in the exhibition with this guide designed for families with children. It provides helpful questions to stimulate thinking and discussion about the artwork you see. Answers can be found on the artwork or object labels in the galleries. click here