Roman Architecture and Urbanism
From the Origins to Late Antiquity

Investigates Roman built environments from architectonic and planning perspectives, while celebrating the achievements of the provinces as well as Italy.

Fikret Yegül (Author), Diane Favro (Author)

9780521470711, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 5 September 2019

912 pages, 828 b/w illus. 7 maps
31.3 x 23.3 x 6 cm, 4.13 kg

Since antiquity, Roman architecture and planning have inspired architects and designers. In this volume, Diane Favro and Fikret Yegül offer a comprehensive history and analysis of the Roman built environment, emphasizing design and planning aspects of buildings and streetscapes. They explore the dynamic evolution and dissemination of architectural ideas, showing how local influences and technologies were incorporated across the vast Roman territory. They also consider how Roman construction and engineering expertise, as well as logistical proficiency, contributed to the making of bold and exceptional spaces and forms. Based on decades of first-hand examinations of ancient sites throughout the Roman world, from Britain to Syria, the authors give close accounts of many sites no longer extant or accessible. Written in a lively and accessible manner, Roman Architecture and Urbanism affirms the enduring attractions of Roman buildings and environments and their relevance to a global view of architecture. It will appeal to readers interested in the classical world and the history of architecture and urban design, as well as wide range of academic fields. With 835 illustrations including numerous new plans and drawings as well as digital renderings.

1. Urban design and architecture in Rome and Italy during the Republic and the early empire
2. Temple architecture of Republican Rome and Italy
3. Technology of building
4. Julio-Claudian architecture in Rome
5. Residential architecture
6. Imperial architecture in Rome from the Flavians through the Antonines
7. Architecture and planning in Italy and the western provinces: from the Republic to the empire
8. Architecture and planning in North Africa
9. Greece under Roman rule
10. Architecture and planning in Asia Minor
11. The Roman Near East
12. The late empire in Rome and the provinces: from the Severans to Constantine.

Subject Areas: Classical Greek & Roman archaeology [HDDK], Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500 [HBLC], Ancient history: to c 500 CE [HBLA], European history [HBJD], Architectural structure & design [AMC], Architecture [AM], History of art: ancient & classical art,BCE to c 500 CE [ACG], History of art / art & design styles [AC]