This volume presents a collection of essays on different aspects of Roman sarcophagi. These
varied approaches will produce fresh insights into a subject which is receiving increased
interest in English-language scholarship with a new awareness of the important contribution
that sarcophagi can make to the study of the social use and production of Roman art. The book
will therefore be a timely addition to existing literature. Metropolitan sarcophagi are the
main focus of the volume which will cover a wide time range from the first century AD to post
classical periods (including early Christian sarcophagi and post-classical reception). Other
papers will look at aspects of viewing and representation iconography and marble analysis.
There will be an Introduction written by the co-editors.
