A Companion to Roman Architecture
Author | : Roger B. Ulrich |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 511 |
Release | : 2013-10-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118325131 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118325133 |
Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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