The Urban Image of Augustan Rome (Contemporary South Asia S)

Favro, Diane

ISBN 10: 0521646650 / ISBN 13: 9780521646659

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Urban Image of Augustan Rome (Contemporary South Asia S)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521646650
• ISBN 13: 9780521646659
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very good

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Synopsis

The Urban Image of Augustan Rome examines the idea and experience of the ancient city at a critical moment, when Rome became an Imperial capital. Lacking dignity, unity, and a clear image during the Republic, the urban image of Rome became focused under the control of Augustus, who transformed the city physically and conceptually. This book explores for the first time the motives for urban intervention, methods for implementation and the socio-political context of the Augustan period, as well as broader design issues such as formal urban strategies and definitions of urban imagery.

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The Urban Image of Augustan Rome examines the idea and experience of the ancient city at a critical moment, when Rome became an Imperial capital. Lacking dignity, unity, and a clear image during the Republic, the urban image of Rome became focused only when the state came under the control of Augustus, the first emperor, who transformed the city physically and conceptually.