Architecture can influence the way we feel; and can help us along as we go about our lives; or sabotage our habitual ways of doing things. The essays collected here challenge; and help to define a view of architecture which ranges from the minimal domesticity of Diogenes barrel; to the exuberant experiments of the contemporary avant-garde. There are essays by philosophers; architects and art historians; including Roger Scruton; Bernard Tschumi; Demetri Pophyrios; Kenneth Frampton; Diane Ghirardo and David Goldblatt.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Groundbreaking!By TarraSimply fabulous! Visually this masterpiece brings these famous ruins to life. For the first time in breathtakingreconstructions we see how powerful leaders made their position and opinions known via architecture. A rich tapestry is revealed of social dominance and power coupled with intriguing stories of the citizens. Highly engaging read full of revelations and entertaining insights.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I love this bookBy CustomerA marvelous book with an in depth; fabulously illustrated look at the structures as they originally appeared and as they decayed over time. I love this book.11 of 12 people found the following review helpful. awesome book!!By Lee J. GovatosAs an architectural historian who has studied Roman architecture his whole life and consequently knew more than the guides at the Roman Forum; particularly; I can confidently say this magnificent book in every way has exceeded my expectations. No other book has remotely compared with this definitive study in regards to scholarship and artistry. The illustrations are incredibly realistic ;almost photographic in their details. Plans; elevations and sections of each building reflect the latest findings with respect to archaeology and research. Heretofore I have never before seen in countless books an alternative restoration of the arcaded facade of the Basilica Julia; with a second story terrace; in addition to its "usual" depiction without the terrace. Because there is no conclusive evidence; I appreciated the authors illustrating both possible elevations; a remarkable first; in my opinion. Quite frankly; I believe that any and all learned institutions and anyone interested in art history or Roman architeture should unquestionably have this book to enjoy.