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Principles of Roman Architecture (Paperback, New Ed)
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Principles of Roman Architecture (Paperback, New Ed)
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The architects of ancient Rome developed a vibrant and enduring
tradition, inspiring those who followed in their profession even to
the present day. This original book is the first to explore their
approach to design. Mark Wilson Jones draws on both new
archaeological discoveries and his own analyzes of the monuments to
reveal how Roman architects went about the creative process. Wilson
Jones begins by outlining the state of knowledge regarding Roman
architects, Vitruvius in particular, as well as the dynamics of
design as illuminated by surviving architectural drawings and
models. Then, in a series of thematic chapters dedicated to the
plan, the elevation, and the principal distributive element of
Roman buildings, the Corinthian column, he focuses on underlying
patterns of design that transcend function and typology. The
success of Roman architecture is shown to rest on a robust yet
subtle synthesis of theory, beauty, content, and practicality. At
the same time, it maintains a vital equilibrium between the
apparently conflicting goals of rule and variety. The next part of
the book focuses on two singularly enigmatic monuments, Trajan's
Column and the Pantheon, to illustrate how architects might bend
principles to circumstance. The author resolves long-standing
controversies over their conception, showing how both structures
came to be modified after work on the site had begun. Even the
Romans' mighty building machine had to come to terms with the gap
between ideals and the physical realities of construction.
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