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OverviewThe focus of this volume is on the aesthetics, semantics and function of materials in Roman antiquity between the 2nd century B.C. and the 2nd century A.D. It includes contributions on both architectural spaces (and their material design) and objects - types of 'artefacts' that differ greatly in the way they were used, perceived and loaded with cultural significance. With respect to architecture, the analysis of material aesthetics leads to a new understanding of the performance, imitation and transformation of surfaces, including the social meaning of such strategies. In the case of objects, surface treatments are equally important. However, object form (a specific design category), which can enter into tension with materiality, comes into particular focus. Only when materials are shaped do their various qualities emerge, and these qualities are, to a greater or lesser extent, transferred to objects. With a focus primarily on Roman Italy, the papers in this volume underscore the importance of material design and highlight the awareness of this matter in the ancient world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Annette Haug , Adrian Hielscher , M. Taylor LauritsenPublisher: De Gruyter Imprint: De Gruyter Weight: 1.439kg ISBN: 9783110762907ISBN 10: 3110762900 Pages: 294 Publication Date: 04 January 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAnnette Haug and M. Taylor Lauritsen, Kiel University, Germany; Adrian Hielscher, LMU Munich, Germany. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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