Title Roman architecture and urbanism : from the origins to late antiquity / Fikret Yegül (University of California, Santa Barbara), Diane Favro (University of California, Los Angeles)

Published Cambridge, United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, [2019] ©2019

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 897 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps Series Cambridge EBA Collection Contents Introduction : the question of romanization -- Urban design and architecture in Rome and Italy during the Republic and the early Empire -- Temple architecture of Republican Rome and Italy -- Technology of building -- Julio-Claudian architecture in Rome -- Residential architecture -- Imperial architecture in Rome from the Flavians through the Antonines -- Architecture and planning in Italy and the western provinces : from the Republic to the Empire -- Architecture and planning in North Africa -- Greece under Roman rule -- Architecture and planning in Asia Minor -- The Roman Near East -- The late Empire in Rome and the provinces : from the Severans to Constantine Summary "Since antiquity, Roman architecture and planning have inspired architects and designers. In this volume, Fikret Yegül and Diane Favro offer a comprehensive history and analysis of the Roman built environment, emphasizing design and planning aspects of buildings and streetscapes. They explore the dynamic evolution and dissemination of architectural ideas, showing how local influences and technologies were incorporated across the vast Roman territory. They also consider how Roman construction and engineering expertise, as well as logistical proficiency, contributed to the making of bold and exceptional spaces and forms. Based on decades of first-hand examinations of ancient sites throughout the Roman world, from Britain to Syria, the authors give close accounts of many sites no longer extant or accessible. Written in a lively and accessible manner, Roman Architecture and Urbanism affirms the enduring attractions of Roman buildings and environments and their relevance to a global view of architecture. It will appeal to readers interested in the classical world and the history of architecture and urban design, as well as a wide range of academic fields."--Provided by publisher With 835 illustrations including numerous new plans and drawings as well as digital renderings Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 863-866) and index Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (CambridgeCore platform, viewed January 27, 2020) Subject Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D. SUBJECT Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D. fast Bibel Römerbrief gnd Subject Architecture, Roman. City planning -- Rome City planning -- Italy -- Rome -- History Architecture, Roman -- Italy -- Rome Buildings Architecture, Roman City planning Archaeology Architecture Art, Classical SUBJECT Rome (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc Rome (Italy) -- History -- To 476. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85115199 Subject Rome (Empire) Italy -- Rome Genre/Form History Form Electronic book Author Favro, Diane G., author. ISBN 9780511979743 0511979746

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