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| Author | : Mark Wilson Jones |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 2003-01-01 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 030010202X |
The architects of ancient Rome developed a vibrant and enduring tradition, inspiring those who followed in their profession even to this day. This book explores how Roman architects went about the creative process.
| Author | : John North Hopkins |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 269 |
| Release | : 2016-02-09 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 0300214367 |
This groundbreaking study traces the development of Roman architecture and its sculpture from the earliest days to the middle of the 5th century BCE. Existing narratives cast the Greeks as the progenitors of classical art and architecture or rely on historical sources dating centuries after the fact to establish the Roman context. Author John North Hopkins, however, allows the material and visual record to play the primary role in telling the story of Rome’s origins, synthesizing important new evidence from recent excavations. Hopkins’s detailed account of urban growth and artistic, political, and social exchange establishes strong parallels with communities across the Mediterranean. From the late 7th century, Romans looked to increasingly distant lands for shifts in artistic production. By the end of the archaic period they were building temples that would outstrip the monumentality of even those on the Greek mainland. The book’s extensive illustrations feature new reconstructions, allowing readers a rare visual exploration of this fragmentary evidence.
| Author | : Don Fowler |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 367 |
| Release | : 2000-01-13 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0198153090 |
Twelve papers, some previously unpublished, concerned with Latin literature and literary theory are collected here. Abandoning unrealistic objectivity, they all advocate a 'postmodern' approach to critical theory.
| Author | : Marcello Mogetta |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 335 |
| Release | : 2021-06-24 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1108997473 |
In this study, Marcello Mogetta examines the origins and early dissemination of concrete technology in Roman Republican architecture. Framing the genesis of innovative building processes and techniques within the context of Rome's early expansion, he traces technological change in monumental construction in long-established urban centers and new Roman colonial cites founded in the 2nd century BCE in central Italy. Mogetta weaves together excavation data from both public monuments and private domestic architecture that have been previously studied in isolation. Highlighting the organization of the building industry, he also explores the political motivations and cultural aspirations of patrons of monumental architecture, reconstructing how they negotiated economic and logistical constraints by drawing from both local traditions and long-distance networks. By incorporating the available evidence into the development of concrete technology, Mogetta also demonstrates the contributions of anonymous builders and contractors, shining a light on their ability to exploit locally available resources.
| Author | : Frank Sear |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2002-01-04 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1134635788 |
In this comprehensive, accessible and beautifully illustrated book, Frank Sear traces the evolution of Roman architecture during the four centuries from the late Republic to AD 330, when Constantine moved the empire's capital to Constantinople. With over 200 diagrams, maps and photos, this lucid and eminently readable account is a detailed overview of the development of architecture from Augustine to Constantine. Covering building techniques and materials as well as architecture and patronage, features include: * deployment of the most recent archaeological evidence * consideration of building materials and methods used by Roman engineers and architects * examination of stylistic innovations * analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of Roman architecture * detailed exploration of key Roman sites including Ostia and Pompeii. In high demand since its initial publication, this book will not disappoint in its purpose to educate and delight those in the field of Roman architecture.
| Author | : Rabun M. Taylor |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 303 |
| Release | : 2003-01 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9780521803342 |
Rabun Taylor describes how the architectural ideas behind great Roman building projects were carried into practice. He uses the Baths of Caracalla, the Pantheon, the Colosseum & the great temples of Baalbek as physical documents for their own building histories.
| Author | : Jean-Pierre Adam |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 997 |
| Release | : 2005-11-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1134618697 |
With over 750 illustrations, Roman Buildings is a thorough and systematic examination of Roman architecture and building practice, looking at large-scale public buildings as well as more modest homes and shops. Placing emphasis on the technical aspects of the subject, the author follows the process of building through each stage -- from quarry to standing wall, from tree to roof timbers -- and describes how these materials were obtained or manufactured. The author also discusses interior decoration and looks at the practical aspects of water supply, heating and roads.
| Author | : James C. Anderson jr |
| Publisher | : Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2002-02-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780801869815 |
Focusing primarily on Rome and other cities of central Italy, James C. Anderson, jr., describes the training, career path, and social status of both architects and builders. He explains how the construction industry was organized—from marble and timber suppliers to bricklayers and carpenters. He examines the political, legal, and economic factors that determined what would be built, and where. And he shows how the various types of public and private Roman buildings relate to the urban space as a whole. Drawing on ancient literary sources as well as on contemporary scholarship, Roman Architecture and Society examines the origins of the architectural achievements, construction techniques, and discoveries that have had an incalculable influence on the postclassical Western world. This detailed and concise account will appeal not only to students and scholars of Roman history, but to all with an interest in ancient architecture and urban society.
| Author | : Fikret Yegül |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2019-07-31 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1108577067 |
Since antiquity, Roman architecture and planning have inspired architects and designers. In this volume, Diane Favro and Fikret Yegül offer a comprehensive history and analysis of the Roman built environment, emphasizing design and planning aspects of buildings and streetscapes. They explore the dynamic evolution and dissemination of architectural ideas, showing how local influences and technologies were incorporated across the vast Roman territory. They also consider how Roman construction and engineering expertise, as well as logistical proficiency, contributed to the making of bold and exceptional spaces and forms. Based on decades of first-hand examinations of ancient sites throughout the Roman world, from Britain to Syria, the authors give close accounts of many sites no longer extant or accessible. Written in a lively and accessible manner, Roman Architecture and Urbanism affirms the enduring attractions of Roman buildings and environments and their relevance to a global view of architecture. It will appeal to readers interested in the classical world and the history of architecture and urban design, as well as wide range of academic fields. With 835 illustrations including numerous new plans and drawings as well as digital renderings.
| Author | : Roger B. Ulrich |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 511 |
| Release | : 2013-10-10 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1118325133 |
A Companion to Roman Architecture presents a comprehensive review of the critical issues and approaches that have transformed scholarly understanding in recent decades in one easy-to-reference volume. Offers a cross-disciplinary approach to Roman architecture, spanning technology, history, art, politics, and archaeology Brings together contributions by leading scholars in architectural history An essential guide to recent scholarship, covering new archaeological discoveries, lesser known buildings, new technologies and space and construction Includes extensive, up-to-date bibliography and glossary of key Roman architectural terms
