The Treasures of Ancient Rome
Warts 'n' All
Season 1 Episode 1 of 3
Alastair Sooke explores the artistic achievements of the Romans, tracing their progression from thieves and copycats to pioneers of the use of unflinching realism. Portraits from the Republic reveal how they captured lifelike images and immortalised figures such as Julius Caesar and Cicero using marble, bronze and paint. Alastair also looks at how Rome's first emperor, Augustus, used art as a tool to forge his dominion
The Treasures of Ancient Rome airs on BBC Four HD at 8:00 PM, Wednesday 29 July. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Alastair Sooke
Presenter
Tim Dunn
Producer
Jonty Claypole
Executive Producer