Myth & Marble cover is a close up of one of the sculptures of two women embracing. The background is black and text is white.

Myth and Marble

By (edited) Katharine A Raff and Lisa Ayla Cakmak ’00

Published May 29, 2025

Myth and Marble (Yale University Press) explores the major Roman marble sculptures in the Torlonia Collection. The visually-stunning pages include portraits of the imperial family, funerary moments, and more. In addition to images, the book features essays offering interesting insights into Roman sculpture and their impact on modern art. Myth and Marble allows art fans to take a deep dive into this impressive collection organized by The Art Institute of Chicago.