The author of a classic work on the architecture of imperial Rome here broadens his focus to present a fascinating study of urban design in Roman market towns, port cities, veterans' colonies, and major metropolitan centers throughout Europe. MacDonald defines the common elements and themes as well as the enduring qualities of Roman architecture and demonstrates how they worked both as images and in their urban context. His critical evaluation of the Roman urban architectural system raises questions relevant to urban design ...
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The author of a classic work on the architecture of imperial Rome here broadens his focus to present a fascinating study of urban design in Roman market towns, port cities, veterans' colonies, and major metropolitan centers throughout Europe. MacDonald defines the common elements and themes as well as the enduring qualities of Roman architecture and demonstrates how they worked both as images and in their urban context. His critical evaluation of the Roman urban architectural system raises questions relevant to urban design today.
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1450grams, ISBN: 0300034563.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket in Very Good jacket. Clean except for light foxing on the right edge of the pages; no owners' marks; full cloth cover shows some shelfwear at spine ends and heel edges, jacket only mild edgewear at the corners and a scattering of dark specks at the upper rear; otherwise well-kept and attractive. x, 315pp.; 4to.
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Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 0300034563. Scholar's name to ffep (T. G. Elliott). Light bumping to 1 corner. Bottom corners a little worn. DJ has minor shelfwear with light yellowing along top edge.; Examines Roman architecture as a party of overall urban design and looks at arches, public buildings, tombs, columns, stairs, plazas, and streets.; Yale Publications in the History of Art, 35; Vol. 2; 320 pages.