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Roman architecture is extraordinarily rich, both in terms of the techniques and materials used and in the variety of buildings constructed, many of which are still visible today.
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This book places emphasis on the technical aspects of that architecture, following the process of building through each stage, from quarry to standing wall, from tree to roof timbers. The author examines the different techniques involved in building in brick, stone and wood, and how these materials were obtained or manufactured. He also discusses interior decoration and looks at the practical aspects of water supply, heating and roads. Each type of building required special tools and these are described, using both surviving examples and modern parallels.
The Romans constructed many spectacular feats of engineering, producing magnificent monuments such as the Pantheon and Pont du Gard. This book looks at these large-scale public buildings but also at more modest homes and shops. The result is a thorough and systematic examination of Roman building, with over 750 illustrations, including photographs and the author's own drawings.
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About the Author:
Jean-Pierre Adam has since 1972 been Director of the Paris office of the Institut de Recherche sur l'Architecture Antique (CNRS).
Language Notes:
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French
Original Language: French
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- PublisherB T Batsford Ltd
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0253301246
- ISBN 13 9780253301246
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages360
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Roman Building: Materials and Techniques
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Indiana University Press, Bloomington, IN
(1994)
ISBN 10: 0253301246
ISBN 13: 9780253301246
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