Ancient Athenian Building Methods
| AUTHOR | Dinsmoor Jr, William B.; Dinsmoor, William B.; Camp II, John McK et al. |
| PUBLISHER | American School of Classical Studies at Athen (01/01/1984) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
While this booklet is illustrated solely with materials from the Athenian Agora, it also provides a concise introduction to building styles and techniques that will be useful to anyone interested in ancient Greek architecture. From financing to tools, and from mason's marks to the clamps that held blocks together, no detail is omitted in this well-illustrated text. The different parts of monumental buildings, from the foundations to the tile roofs, are all discussed with clear drawings to indicate how the whole was constructed.
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ISBN-13:
9780876616260
ISBN-10:
0876616260
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
5.50 x 0.12 x 8.50 inches
Weight:
0.13 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Construction - General
Technology & Engineering | Ancient - Greece
Technology & Engineering | Archaeology
Grade Level:
12th Grade
and up
Dewey Decimal:
690.093
Library of Congress Control Number:
84226674
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While this booklet is illustrated solely with materials from the Athenian Agora, it also provides a concise introduction to building styles and techniques that will be useful to anyone interested in ancient Greek architecture. From financing to tools, and from mason's marks to the clamps that held blocks together, no detail is omitted in this well-illustrated text. The different parts of monumental buildings, from the foundations to the tile roofs, are all discussed with clear drawings to indicate how the whole was constructed.
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