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Yale University Press
Language
English
Pages
280

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Subjects
Architecture, roman, Architecture, Roman Architecture

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August 1, 2003, Yale University Press
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First Sentence

"The paucity of knowledge about ancient architects, combined with the limitations of the surviving literary sources, make the monuments themselves the primary source for understanding Roman architectural design."

Table of Contents

Introduction. The Problem of Interpretation Page 1
1. Questions of Identity Page 19
2. Vitruvius and Theory Page 33
3. The Dynamics of Design Page 49
4. Ground Rules: Principles of Number and Measure Page 71
5. Ground Rules: Arithmetic and Geometry Page 87
6. Coping with Columns: The Elevation Page 109
7. A Genius for Synthesis: The Corinthian Order Page 135
8. Trajan's Column Page 161
9. The Enigma of the Pantheon: The Interior Page 177
10. The Enigma of the Pantheon: The Exterior Page 199

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Includes Notes, Bibliography and Illustration Credits

Classifications

Library of Congress
NA310 .W55 2000, NA310.W55 2000

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Format
Hardcover
Number of pages
280
Dimensions
11.7 x 9.4 x 1 inches
Weight
3.8 pounds

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OL9572589M
ISBN 10
0300081383
ISBN 13
9780300081381
LCCN
99014920
OCLC/WorldCat
41035350
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324923
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