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The Origins of Concrete Construction in Roman Architecture - Technology and Society in Republican Italy (Hardcover)
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The Origins of Concrete Construction in Roman Architecture - Technology and Society in Republican Italy (Hardcover)
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In this study, Marcello Mogetta examines the origins and early
dissemination of concrete technology in Roman Republican
architecture. Framing the genesis of innovative building processes
and techniques within the context of Rome's early expansion, he
traces technological change in monumental construction in
long-established urban centers and new Roman colonial cites founded
in the 2nd century BCE in central Italy. Mogetta weaves together
excavation data from both public monuments and private domestic
architecture that have been previously studied in isolation.
Highlighting the organization of the building industry, he also
explores the political motivations and cultural aspirations of
patrons of monumental architecture, reconstructing how they
negotiated economic and logistical constraints by drawing from both
local traditions and long-distance networks. By incorporating the
available evidence into the development of concrete technology,
Mogetta also demonstrates the contributions of anonymous builders
and contractors, shining a light on their ability to exploit
locally available resources.
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