Roman Art and Architecture (World of Art) [Paperback]

Mortimer Wheeler (Author)

Book Description

Series: World of Art | Publication Date: February 17, 1985

"A survey as spirited as it is far-ranging."—The Times Literary Supplement

Sir Mortimer Wheeler describes the architecture and town planning, the sculpture and painting, the silverware, glass, pottery and the other rich artistic achievements of the era. 215 Illustrations, 60 in color

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson (February 17, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500200211
• ISBN-13: 978-0500200216
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Conceptual
  • #69 in Books > Arts & Photography > Schools, Periods & Styles > Ancient & Classical

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great source, October 24, 2004

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This review is from: Roman Art and Architecture (World of Art) (Paperback)

This is an excellent read and also a must to have in your library. The author disusses in great depth various Roman structures. In many of the sites, he goes into detail about where the material would come from, whether it was trade or something made from the city's natural sources, and also discusses influences among the Greeks and the Romans.

6 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand with colourful illustrations, July 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Roman Art and Architecture (World of Art) (Paperback)

A perfect guide for roman mania interested in more than merely picture of its monumentum, this book contains colourful images of various types of ROMAN architecture scattered around its territory with plain explanation. And the book's hand-carry size makes your reading more confortable.