In this fully updated new edition, Frank Sear presents a comprehensive overview of the history of architecture in the Roman Empire. This seminal work, now enriched with the latest insights from the past 20 years of scholarship, remains an essential resource for understanding Roman architecture.
The book is logically arranged into six historical sections, interspersed with material on Roman architects and their techniques. It explores the various building types found in Roman cities and the distinct structures present in the Roman provinces. Covering the architecture of the Republic, the Age of Augustus, the imperial period, Pompeii and Ostia, the eastern and western empire, and the Late Antique period, Sear delves into topics such as patronage, building techniques and materials, Roman engineering, town planning, and imperial propaganda.
Illustrated with nearly 300 photographs, maps, and drawings, "Roman Architecture" continues to be the clearest introductory account of the development of architecture in the Roman Empire. This volume offers a concise and readable exploration of the architectural marvels that defined an era.