Architecture and Engineering in Ancient Rome with Pictures
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Yazar: Fritz Kretzchmer
Brand: Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları
Basım Tarihi: Nisan 2025
Basım Dili: ["Turkish"]
Sayfa Sayısı: 232Boyut: 13.5 x 19.5 cm
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Product Description
In ancient Rome, architecture and engineering were not merely about producing aesthetically pleasing structures; they developed as a system that showcased the empire's power, organizational capabilities, and technical mastery. This work comprehensively presents the technical knowledge of the period by examining the building culture of Roman civilization through public structures, infrastructure systems, and engineering solutions.
Roman architecture is notable for the masterful use of load-bearing systems such as arches, vaults, and domes, innovative materials like Roman concrete (opus caementicium), and an advanced understanding of urban planning. Aqueducts, roads, bridges, amphitheaters, baths, and basilicas built in ancient Rome are not only architectural masterpieces but also turning points in the history of engineering. The book systematically examines the technical principles, construction techniques, and functional organization of these structures.
The work details the relationship between the Roman urban planning concept and military, economic, and social life, while also touching upon the theoretical background of the period, such as Vitruvius's principles of architecture. Roman engineering infrastructure systems – particularly road construction, drainage systems, and water distribution networks – are evaluated from a technical perspective, emphasizing the holistic approach between architecture and engineering.
Architecture and Engineering in Ancient Rome not only offers a historical examination but also serves as a fundamental reference to understand the roots of today's architectural and construction practices. It is an important reference work for readers who want to grasp the evolution of building technology, the historical development of engineering intelligence, and Rome's understanding of spatial organization.
Who is it for?
- Architecture and civil engineering students
- Enthusiasts of ancient history and archaeology
- Researchers working on the history of building technology and urbanism
- Readers interested in Roman civilization and classical architecture
Table of Contents:
- Historical framework
- Calculation in technical applications
- Crafts
- Construction works
- Industry
- Housing construction techniques
- Lighting
- Farmhouses
- Large Structures
- Baths
- Roads and transportation
- Bridge construction
- Shipbuilding and sea-river transportation
- Warfare techniques