Classical

ISBN: 9780521519533
Published by : Cambridge University Press
The transition from republic to monarchy with the accession of Augustus heralded the transformation not just of the Roman political system but of the city of Rome itself. This volume, addresses three main topics: the impact of imperial building... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780521789455
Published by : Cambridge University Press
Housing is shaped by culturally-specific expectations about the kinds of architecture and furnishings that are appropriate; about how and where different activities should be carried out; and by and with whom. It is those expectations, and the... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9783806224030
Published by : Konrad Theiss Verlag GmbH & Co.
A well illustrated introduction to Roman production and uses of terracotta. The authors trace the processes from digging clay, to kiln designs and the effects of different firing temperatures. They then go on to look at how terracottas were use... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781606060162
Published by : Getty Trust Publishing
Visitors to ancient sites today often wonder how the impressive buildings of which the remains can still be seen were constructed without modern machinery and techniques. This book is an attempt to answer that question, aimed at the wider publi... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780892369980
Published by : Getty Trust Publishing
A nicely produced catalogue presenting the highlights of the stunning Greek and Roman antiquities collection of the Getty Museum. The pieces, from Cycladic art, through Greek, Etruscan and Roman are each photographed in full colour, and describ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9783895007118
Published by : Reichert Verlag
Series: PALILIA
Volume: 22
During the second quarter of the 19th century, when extensive excavations were being carried out in the necropolises of Etruria, tombs of the Orientalizing Period were also unearthed. The chambers became known as Egyptian grottoes because they wer... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780714122540
Published by : British Museum Company Ltd
158 artefacts from the British Museum's world class Classical collections are beatifully presented in this full colour book. Each piece has a whole page to itself for its photograph with a description on the facing page (and photos from other a... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9783901232961
Published by : Phoibos Verlag
This volume focuses on the architectural form of the portico as it was implemented, modified and experienced in the three regions of Gaul known as Narbonensis, Aquitania and Lugdunensis. It maps the chronological spread of the portico, and anal... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781861979629
Published by : Profile Books Ltd
This gloriously provocative book is not by any manner of means a traditional guide to the Forum, but more an act of iconoclasm. Watkin states at the outset that "The end of archaeology's domination of the Forum is long overdue". He wants to dr... .... Learn More