Roman Architecture

by Frank Sear

Book Overview

Frank Sear traces the evolution of architecture during the four centuries from the late Republic, when Roman building came of age, to A.D. 330, when Constantine moved the empire's capital to Constantinople. More than 200 photographs, maps, and drawings illustrate a discussion ranging over the extent of the empire, from Italy and North Africa and to the European and eastern provinces.

Sear elucidates the complex development of Roman architecture...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801492459
• ISBN13: 9780801492457
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.3" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Frank Sear

Just a quick note. I had Frank Sear as a lecturer a few years back and he was fantastic. If his book is as good as his lecturing it'd be well worth the money.

Very thorough, excellent reference

I used this text when I studied Roman Architecture and when I went to Rome. It is an excellent text and has good illustrations, although the pictures are occasionally blurry. I would recommend taking this with you if you would like to know just a little bit more about the ancient ruins you are looking at in Rome, even if it is heavy.