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Roman Architecture
Frank Sear traces the evolution of architecture during the four centuries from the late Republic, when Roman building came of age, to A.D. 330, when Constantine moved the empire's capital to Constantinople. More than 200 photographs, maps, and drawings illustrate a discussion ranging over the extent of the empire, from Italy and North Africa and to the European and eastern provinces. Sear elucidates the complex development of Roman architecture by studying in detail the one site he feels to be the most significant and representative of a given period or province and by placing each site in its historical and cultural context. Incorporating the latest archaeological findings, Sear treats much more than stylist innovations; he carefully considers the building methods and materials used by Roman architects and engineers, and he pays close attention to the conditions under which the buildings were erected. This updated edition of Roman Architecture includes a full bibliography.
288 pages, Paperback
First published February 17, 1983
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January 23, 2008
This book is almost useless. It's not that the information is not in there, it's that you can not find it. The indexing and ways of catagorizing ruins makes absolutely no sense. It's impossible to find what you seek at any given time.
August 17, 2016
Solid thumbs up. Appreciate the illustrations. Wish for more photos or even CGI drawings.
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