Roman woodworking:
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1. Verfasser: Ulrich, Roger Bradley (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New Haven [CT] Yale University Press c2007
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-363) and index
The Roman woodworker -- The tools of the trade -- Joints -- Foundations -- Framing and walls -- Wooden flooring -- Roofing and ceilings -- Interior woodwork -- Wheels -- Furniture and veneers -- Classification of trees and species of timber used by Roman woodworkers -- The forests of Italy
This book presents an authoritative and detailed survey of the art of woodworking in the ancient Roman world. Illustrated with over 200 line drawings and photographs, "Roman Woodworking" covers topics such as the training and guild memberships of Roman carpenters, woodworking tools and techniques, the role of timber in construction and the availability of trees, and interior woodwork and furniture making. It also includes an extensive glossary of fully defined terms. This comprehensive book displays the accomplishment of the Roman woodworkers and their high skill and knowledge of materials and tools. Ulrich helps bring to light the importance of wooden projects and structures in Roman daily life and provides a wealth of information not only for classicists but also for those interested in the history of technology and the history of woodworking
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 376 p.)
ISBN:0300103417
0300134606
1281734608
9780300103410
9780300134605
9781281734600

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