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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1. Verfasser: Ulrich, Roger Bradley (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New Haven [CT] : Yale University Press, [2007]
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Zusammenfassung:"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
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xiii, 376 pages) : 189 illustrations (some color), maps, plans
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-363) and index.
ISBN:9780300247947
030024794X
9780300134605
0300134606
1281734608
9781281734600

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