Bruce Robertson

The nine insightful essays and over 130 illustrations reveal the Greek origins of theater and their multifaceted expression in the visual arts

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A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy was executed by the Dutch painter Pieter de Hooch (1629–1684) between 1661 and 1663

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Symbols of Power in Art William Blake Bruce RobertsonPaola Rapelli This volume in the popular Guide to Imagery series examines the ways that sovereign rulers have employed well defined symbols, attributes, and stereotypes to convey their power to their subjects and rivals, as well as to leave a legacy for subsequent generations to admire. Legendary rulers from antiquity such as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Constantine have been looked to as models for their display of imperial power by the