The Houses of Roman Italy, 100 B.C.- A.D. 250: Ritual, Space, and Decoration

by John R. Clarke

Book Overview

In this richly illustrated book, art historian John R. Clarke helps us see the ancient Roman house "with Roman eyes." Clarke presents a range of houses, from tenements to villas, and shows us how enduring patterns of Roman wall decoration tellingly bear the cultural, religious, and social imprints of the people who lived with them.

In case studies of seventeen excavated houses, Clarke guides us through four centuries of Roman wall painting,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520084292
• ISBN13: 9780520084292
• Release Date: November 1991
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent resource for students of interior design history

With all the books written on Roman architecture and art, I was thrilled to find this comprehensive book on domestic Roman interiors. Written in a reader friendly manner - the book covers all elements of Roman interiors from mosaics, architectural elements, layout and visual axis to the four decorative styles. It even helps the reader to understand the motivation behind these styles, and how the Romans felt about their interiors. I would say this book is a must have for any interior design student.