Few other cities can compare with Romes history of continuous habitation; nor with the survival of so many different epochs in its present. This volume explores how the citys past has shaped the way in which Rome has been built; rebuilt; represented and imagined throughout its history. Bringing together scholars from the disciplines of architectural history; urban studies; art history; archaeology and film studies; this book comprises a series of studies on the evolution of the city of Rome and the ways in which it has represented and reconfigured itself from the medieval period to the present day. Moving from material appropriations such as spolia in the medieval period; through the cartographic representations of the city in the early modern period; to filmic representation in the twentieth century; we encounter very different ways of making sense of the past across Romes historical spectrum. The broad chronological arrangement of the chapters; and the choice of themes and urban locations examined in each; allows the reader to draw comparisons between historical periods. An imaginative approach to the study of the urban and architectural make-up of Rome; this volume will be valuable not only for historians of art and architecture; but also for students of cultural history and film studies.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Good AppetizerBy A. LeeI thoroughly enjoyed this brief history of Oklahoma City restaurants. It brought back memories of those where I had eaten such as The Cellar and Doloress. where my grandparents courted. I just wish it had been more in depth but as the author pointed out. it wouldve been very big if he had gone into it more thoroughly.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. MemoriesBy rayleneThis brought back so many memories for my husband and myself!! ! Thank you so much for all the work on this great book!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Important book for Oklahoma historians.By CustomerVery well done; carefully researched Well illustrated. Definitely an important part of Oklahoma City history a handbook for future generations.
