Roman woodworking:

"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 a...

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Main Author: Ulrich, Roger Bradley (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New Haven Yale University Press [2007]
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Online Access:DE-255
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Summary:"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"--Publisher's description
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 376 Seiten) 189 Illustrationen (some color), Karten, Pläne
ISBN:0300134606
030024794X
9780300134605
9780300247947
DOI:10.37862/aaeportal.00107

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