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.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.

Roman Building: Materials and Techniques

Adam, Jean-Pierre

Arts & Photography

B.T.BATSFORD LTD

Describes the civilizations of the Mediterranean region from the Mycenae in 1400 B.C. to the collapse of the Byzantium empire in 1453. Focuses on the cultures of Ancient Greece and Rome.

Mediterranean Civilizations (Human Story) (English and French Edition)

Teen & Young Adult

Silver Burdett Pr

<p>Now in paperback, Roman Buildings is a thorough and systematic examination of Roman architecture and building practice, with over 750 illustrations . It looks at large- scale public buildings as well as more modest homes and shops. Placing emphasis on the technical aspects of the subject, it follows the process of building through each stage -- from quarry to standing wall, from tree to roof timbers -- and how these materials were obtained or manufactured. The author also discusses interior decoration and looks at the practical aspects of water supply, heating and roads.</p>

Roman Building

History & Criticism

Routledge

<p>With over 750 illustrations, Roman Buildings is a thorough and systematic examination of Roman architecture and building practice, looking at large-scale public buildings as well as more modest homes and shops. Placing emphasis on the technical aspects of the subject, the author follows the process of building through each stage -- from quarry to standing wall, from tree to roof timbers -- and describes how these materials were obtained or manufactured. The author also discusses interior decoration and looks at the practical aspects of water supply, heating and roads.</p>

L'archéologie devant l'imposture

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

ROBERT LAFFONT

La construction romaine: Matériaux et techniques

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

PICARD

Dossier Dutroux: de waarheid

Children's Books

Lambrecks, Jean

Schreurs, Els

Geography & Cultures

Uitgeverij Vrijdag

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