Roman Architecture and Urbanism: From the Origins to Late Antiquity
 
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ISBN13:9780521470711
ISBN10:0521470714
Binding:Hardback
No. of pages:912 pages
Size:313x233x60 mm
Weight:4130 g
Language:English
Illustrations: 828 b/w illus. 7 maps
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Roman Architecture and Urbanism

From the Origins to Late Antiquity
 
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Short description:

Investigates Roman built environments from architectonic and planning perspectives, while celebrating the achievements of the provinces as well as Italy.

Long description:
Since antiquity, Roman architecture and planning have inspired architects and designers. In this volume, Diane Favro and Fikret Yeg&&&252;l 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,&&&160;Roman Architecture and&&&160;Urbanism&&&160;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.

'This is a monumental book that is written with love and care for the subject. The authors have indeed offered us a celebration of their four-decades-long commitment to Roman architecture and urbanism.' Mantha Zarmakoupi, Journal of Roman Archaeology
Table of Contents:
1. Urban design and architecture in Rome and Italy during the Republic and the early empire; 2. Temple architecture of Republican Rome and Italy; 3. Technology of building; 4. Julio-Claudian architecture in Rome; 5. Residential architecture; 6. Imperial architecture in Rome from the Flavians through the Antonines; 7. Architecture and planning in Italy and the western provinces: from the Republic to the empire; 8. Architecture and planning in North Africa; 9. Greece under Roman rule; 10. Architecture and planning in Asia Minor; 11. The Roman Near East; 12. The late empire in Rome and the provinces: from the Severans to Constantine.