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050 00 $aNA335.P76$bA53 2012
082 00 $a722/.7093649$223
084 $aART015060$2bisacsh
100 1 $aAnderson, James C.
245 10 $aRoman architecture in Provence /$cJames C. Anderson, jr.
260 $aCambridge :$bCambridge University Press,$c2013.
263 $a1209
300 $apages cm
336 $atext$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$2rdacarrier
520 $a"This book provides a survey of the architecture and urbanism of Provence during the Roman era. Provence, or "Gallia Narbonensis" as the Romans called it, was one of the earliest Roman colonies in Western Europe. In this book, James C. Anderson, jr. examines the layout and planning of towns in the region, both those founded by the Romans and those redeveloped from native settlements. He provides an in-depth study of the chronology, dating, and remains of every type of Roman building for which there is evidence in Provence. The stamp of Roman civilization is apparent today in such cities as Orange, Nimes, and Arles, where spectacular remains of bridges, theaters, fora, and temples attest to the sophisticated civilization that existed in this area during the imperial period and late antiquity. This book focuses on the remains of buildings that can still be seen, exploring decorative elements and their influence from Rome and local traditions, as well as their functions within the urban environment"--$cProvided by publisher.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 8 $aMachine generated contents note: 1. Historical overview: Roman Provence 'Provincia Nostra'; 2. The cities, suburbs, and towns of Roman Provence; 3. Roman architectural forms in Provence; 4. A brief conclusion.
650 0 $aArchitecture, Roman$zFrance$zProvence.
650 0 $aCities and towns$zRome.
650 7 $aART / History / Ancient & Classical.$2bisacsh