Ebook: Roman Architecture

Routledge, 1998. — 288 p.
ISBN 0–415–20093–8
EISBN 9781134635771In 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.Contents:
Foreword
Acknowledgments
List of Illustrations
Republican Rome
Roman Building Types
The Age of Augustus
Roman Architects, Building Techniques and Materials
The Julio-Claudians
Two Roman towns: Pompeii and Ostia
The Flavians
Trajan and Hadrian
North Africa
The European Provinces
The Eastern Provinces
The Late Empire
Glossary
Bibliography
IndexОб авторе:
Frank 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.