Details

Subject(s)

• Architecture, Roman—Naples, Bay of, Region—Italy [Browse]
• Architecture, Hellenistic—Italy—Naples, Bay of, Region [Browse]
• Architecture, Domestic—Italy—Naples, Bay of, Region [Browse]
• Country homes—Naples, Bay of, Region—Italy [Browse]
• Landscapes—Italy—Naples, Bay of, Region [Browse]
• Gardens—Italy—Naples, Bay of, Region [Browse]
• Naples (Italy)—Buildings, structures, etc [Browse]
• Naples (Italy)—Social conditions [Browse]
• Rome—Social conditions [Browse]

Series

• Oxford studies in ancient culture and representation. [More in this series]
• Oxford studies in ancient culture and representation Designing for luxury on the Bay of Naples [More in this series]

Summary note

This study explores Roman luxury villa lifestyle and architecture to shed light on the villas' design as a dynamic process related to cultural, social and environmental factors. Through an analysis of five villas from around the bay of Naples, it shows how the Romans developed a sophisticated interplay between architecture and landscape.

Notes

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Source of description

Description based on print version record.

Language note

English

ISBN

0-19-180854-7

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