A Companion to Greek Architecture provides an expansive overview of the topic, including design, engineering, and construction as well as theory, reception, and lasting impact. Covers both sacred and secular structures and complexes, with particular attention to architectural decoration, such as sculpture, interior design, floor mosaics, and wall painting Makes use of new research from computer–driven technologies, the study of inscriptions and archaeological evidence, and recently excavated buildings Brings together original scholarship from an esteemed group of archaeologists and art historians Presents the most up–to–date English language coverage of Greek architecture in several decades while also sketching out important areas and structures in need of further research INDICE: Preface .List of Illustrations .Contributors .Introduction Margaret M. Miles .Part I Invention, Design, and Construction .1. Landscape and Setting Betsey A. Robinson .2. Early Greek Temples Alexander Mazarakis Ainian .3. Monumentality and Foreign Influence in Early Greek Temples Barbara A. Barletta .4. Origins and Design of Terracotta Roofs in the Seventh Century BCE Philip Sapirstein .5. The Greek East: Temples and Engineering John R. Senseney .6. The Greek West: Temples and their Decoration Clemente Marconi .7. Geometry and Design: The Role of the Architect Rocco Leonardis .8. How Buildings Were Constructed Nancy L. Klein .Part II Temples and Sanctuaries .9. Internationalism in Architecture. Olympia Nancy L. Klein .10. Prestige in Sanctuaries: Delphi Michael Scott .11. The Acropolis of Athens Robin F. Rhodes .12. Color and Carving: Architectural Decoration in Mainland Greece Jenifer Neils .13. Attic Sanctuaries Jessica Paga .14. Inscribing Construction: The Financing and Administration of Public Building in Greek Sanctuaries Robert K. Pitt .15. The Interiors of Greek Temples Margaret M. Miles .16. Scale, Architects, and Architectural Theory John R. Senseney .Part III Civic Space .17. Urban Planning and Infrastructure Betsey A. Robinson .18. Protection and Trade: Girding the City Spencer Pope .19. The Architecture of Greek Houses Barbara Tsakirgis .20. Hellenistic Royal Palaces Stella G. Miller .21. The Greek Agora John McK. Camp II .22. Athletics: Stadia, Gymnasia, Palaistrai, and Hippodromes David Gilman Romano .23. Baths Sandra K. Lucore .24. Bouleuteria and Odeia John McK. Camp II .25. The Greek Theater Jessica Paga .26. Commemorating the Dead: Grave Markers, Tombs, and Tomb Paintings, 400–30 BCE Olga Palagia .Part IV Reception .27. The Spread of Greek Architecture: Labraunda Gretchen Umholtz .28. Pergamon and Pergamene Influence Kristen Seaman .29. New Directions in Sanctuaries Bonna D. Wescoat .30. Three Wonders of the World: the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria Ingrid D. Rowland .31. From Hellenistic to Roman Architecture Rhys F. Townsend .32. The Hellenistic Architecture of the Late Roman Republic: Consuetudo Italica Thomas Noble Howe .33. French Architectural Thought and the Idea of Greece Christopher Drew Armstrong .34. The Reception of Greek Architecture in Eighteenth–Century Britain Jason M. Kelly 35. Ancient Ruins and their Preservation: The Case Study of the Parthenon s East Porch Lena Lambrinou .Maps and Diagrams .Glossary .Index
- ISBN: 978-1-4443-3599-6
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 29/06/2016
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- Idioma: Inglés