Perspectives on public space in Rome, from antiquity to the present day

Divided into five chronological sections (Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Modern and Contemporary) this volume provides readers interested in urban history with a collection of essays on the evolution of public space in that paradigmatic western city which is Rome. Scholars specialized...

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Contributors: Smith, Gregory 1951- (Editor) ; Gadeyne, Jan 1958- (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Farnham [u.a.] Ashgate c 2013
In:Year: 2013
Reviews:[Rezension von: Smith, Gregory, Perspectives on Public Space in Rome, from Antiquity to the Present Day] (2014) (Nolan, Linda)
Volumes / Articles:Show volumes/articles.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Vatican Palace / Public space / Platzgestaltung
B City planning / City / Architecture
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Public spaces Italy Rome History
B Public spaces Rome
B Public spaces (Italy) (Rome) History
B City planning (Italy) (Rome) History
B Rome (Italy) History
B Public spaces Law and legislation Rome
B City planning Italy Rome History
B Land use, Urban (Italy) (Rome)
B Public spaces Law and legislation Italy Rome History
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Summary:Divided into five chronological sections (Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Modern and Contemporary) this volume provides readers interested in urban history with a collection of essays on the evolution of public space in that paradigmatic western city which is Rome. Scholars specialized in different historical periods contributed chapters, in order to find common themes which weave their way through one of the most complex urban histories of western civilization. Through this long-term chronological approach the volume offers a truly unique insight into the urban development
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1409463699