The Roman House in Britain

ISBN-13: 9780415221986 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 272 str.

Domonic Perring;Perring Dominic

Opis

This work sets the results of archaeological research in the context of classical scholarship, as it explores three main aspects of Romano-British buildings: general characteristics of form and structure; the ways in which they were built and decorated; and the range of activities for which they were designed. This evidence is then used to discuss the social practices and domestic arrangements that characterized Romano-British elite society. The author also looks to the ancient world at large, to see if there are similarities or contrasts which can illuminate Romano-British findings. Fully illustrated, this volume is a useful guide to how houses were built, used and understood in Roman Britain.

Spis treści

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Housing in the Ancient World; Chapter 3 A History of Romano-British Houses; Chapter 4 Types of House; Chapter 5 Building Techniques; Chapter 6 Appearance and Superstructure; Chapter 7 Decoration and the Meaning of Mosaics; Chapter 8 Admittance to the House; Chapter 9 Principal Reception Rooms; Chapter 10 Architectures of Abundance; Chapter 11 The Living Quarters; Chapter 12 The Romano-British Household; Chapter 13 Culture and Society in Roman Britain;

O autorze

Dominic Perring