The Gallo-Roman Town of Glanum: Scale Architectual Paper Model [Paperback]

Jean-Marie Lemaire (Author), Anne-Marie Piaulet (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1994

A precision three-dimensional paper model of the reconstructed town of Glanum, which is unique in the world. The roofs of the baths and that of one of the houses lift off to offer an insight of the interior layouts. An illustrated text gives historical information and step by step instructions for assembly, in English, French, German and Italian. There are 30 colored sheets to cut-out in order to build the model (scale 1:200, base 17.5 x 39.5 inches, height 6 inches).

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Paper Models International (1994)
• Language: French
• ISBN-10: 286404059X
• ISBN-13: 978-2864040590
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,866,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Glanum - a cardboard cut out Roman town, December 10, 2011

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This review is from: The Gallo-Roman Town of Glanum: Scale Architectual Paper Model (Paperback)

Based on the excavated remains of a real Roman town in France, this cut-out model is to scale 1/200 and consists of 520 pieces on 30 sheets of 30cm x 22cm card. The finished model has a base area of 44cm x 84cm and is 15cm high.

The book begins with a history and description of the ruins, in English and a number of other languages, together with photographs and historical engravings of the site. This is followed by construction notes on each building with plenty of illustrations. The buildings include a triumphal arch, mausoleum,a number of houses, baths with removeable roof, basilica, forum and temples.

Some of the parts are small and difficult to form into shape, although the main buildings are a reasonable size to work with. The model is for experienced card workers rather than children.