Roman Architecture
Roman Architecture by Frank Sear is a comprehensive exploration of the architectural history of the Roman Empire, published by Routledge in 2021. This second edition spans 305 pages and is presented in English. The book is organized into six historical sections, detailing the evolution of Roman architecture from the Republic through the Late Antique period, while also highlighting the contributions of Roman architects and their techniques.
Readers will find a thorough examination of various building types in Roman cities and provinces, alongside insights into patronage, engineering, and town planning. The volume incorporates nearly 300 illustrations, including photographs, maps, and drawings, enhancing the understanding of architectural developments. This updated edition reflects the latest scholarship over the past two decades, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of architecture and the arts and humanities.
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In this fully updated new edition, Frank Sear offers a thorough overview of the history of architecture in the Roman Empire.
Arranged logically in six historical sections interspersed with material on Roman architects and their techniques, the building types found in Roman cities and the different buildings found in the Roman provinces, this volume now contains the latest insights into Roman architecture and takes account of the past 20 years of scholarship. This seminal work covers the architecture of the Republic, the Age of Augustus, the imperial period, Pompeii and Ostia, the eastern and western empire, and the Late Antique period, exploring subjects such as patronage, building techniques and materials, Roman engineering, town planning and imperial propaganda in a concise and readable way.
Illustrated with nearly 300 photographs, maps and drawings, Roman Architecture continues to be the clearest introductory account of the development of architecture in the Roman Empire.
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