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OverviewIn 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Frank SearPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.552kg ISBN: 9780415200936ISBN 10: 0415200938 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 13 August 1998 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgements Bibliography List of Illustrations 1. Republican Rome 2. Roman Building Types 3. The Age of Augustus 4. Roman Architects, Building Techniques and Materials 5. The Julio-Claudians 6. Two Roman Towns: Pompeii and Ostia 7. The Flavians 8. Trajan and Hadrian 9. North Africa 10. The European Provinces 11. The Eastern Provinces 12. The Late Empire Glossary Notes IndexReviewsAuthor InformationFrank Sear is Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Melbourne. He is the author of Roman Wall and Vault Mosaics and has worked on archaeological projects in Rome, Pompeii, Sicily, Jordon and Libya. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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