Spolia are structural elements that have been consciously-and
therefore usually visibly-reused. The space they occupy within the
broad field of reuse in architecture is associated with specific
intentions regarding design and significance. As they are usually
visibly distinct from the rest of the construction, spolia
encourage viewers to augment their understanding with additional
meanings. As contemporary architecture has returned to
incorporating ornamentation and history, the use of spolia has also
increased. To date, spolia have been considered with reference to
late antique, medieval, and-much more rarely-modern architecture.
In this work, the uses of spolia throughout different time periods
are considered in relation to one another. In addition to aspects
of cultural studies, this volume illuminates the role of spolia in
the design process.
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