Bling, Banquets And 'Luxury': Lifestyles Of The Rich And Roman

By Steve Kraske,

Published July 15, 2016 at 9:47 AM CDT

In Ancient Rome, members of the privileged elite communicated their wealth and status by adorning themselves and their homes with a variety of luxury goods. A new exhibit at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art showcases some of the most extraordinary pieces of the Empire.

Guest:

Robert Cohon has been the curator of Art of the Ancient World at the Nelson-Atkins since 1985.

'Luxury: Treasures of the Roman Empire' runs through October 2 at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

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