A companion to Roman architecture
Published 2014 · R. B. Ulrich, Caroline K. Quenemoen
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Abstract
Roman architecture is arguably the most enduring physical legacy of the classical world. A Companion to Roman Architecture presents a selective overview of the critical issues and approaches that have transformed scholarly understanding of this rich field of study in recent decades. This volume draws on new archaeological discoveries and theoretical approaches in order to provide an updated historical understanding of Roman architecture.
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Key takeawayThis volume explores new archaeological discoveries and theoretical approaches to provide an updated historical understanding of Roman architecture, highlighting its importance in the classical world.
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Archaeological terracottas in Ancient Italy depict images of gods, monsters, and heroes, with a focus on the Roman Empire and the Roman Republic.
2013·2citations·Alison B. Griffith·The Classical Review
The Classical Review
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Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences
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JAPAN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
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