The Power of Small Things in the Roman World

Classicist Emily Gowers explores the importance of “small things” revealed by ancient artifacts and Roman writers. She asks, “What do insignificant-seeming objects tell us about the physical and emotional needs of Romans who cherished and used them?” As examples, she includes tiny artworks in the Getty Villa’s collection. This program was presented Online on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, https://www.getty.edu/calendar/power-.... Download Emily’s book, The Small Stuff of Roman Antiquity for free here: https://www.ucpress.edu/books/the-sma... Subscribe to the Getty Museum YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gettymus... #GettyMuseum #EmilyGowers #Romans #RomanAntiquity