Constructing the Ancient World: Architectural Techniques of the Greeks and Romans
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (644 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1606060163 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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“This book contains some amazingly clear shots of ruins and surprisingly clear illustrations of construction techniques and building materials. History reconstituted.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
D. Y. Scialla said Great book on Architecture. An excellent and comprehensive book on Greco-Roman architecture written for the layman. No pomp, no circumstance, just solid information and great photos and drawings.. Recommended Constructing the Ancient World: Architectural Techniques of the Greeks and Romans – Carmelo Malacrino.Let’s say you have just finished a class in Roman Architecture – possibly the Open Yale class also offered through Coursera ;-) – and you are interested in learning more about the construction techniques in the Classical World. You could hardly do better than taking a look at Carmelo Mala. richard burroughs said t. Great resource for those interested in the fine arts and classical architecture, whether for fun, fraternal ramifications, or just plain fun.
The first half of the book, devoted to Greek architectural techniques, traces the development and uses of building materials throughout the Aegean region. The Romans not only expanded on the engineering experiments of the Greeks but also developed their own construction methods and materials, as seen in the second half of the book. Constructing the Ancient World includes a wealth of illustrations of surviving structures, accompanied by concise explanations of the discovery, significance, and historical details along with precise drawings that clearly illustrate the various techniques under discussion.. The author highlights key innovations, such as the replacement of wooden structures by those made of stone and the development of hoisting systems for moving large blocks of stone. This fascinating book provides a chronological overview of the methods and materials employed in Greek and Roman architecture from the third century B.C. through the fifth century A.D. For instance the Romans' version of concrete was used to make the Colosseum and the vaulted roof of the Pantheon, an advance unequaled for many centuries