Veni, Vedi… Bâti ! antiquité subjects (flora

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(New revised edition)

Veni, Vedi… Bâti ! antiquité subjects (floraFor centuries, nearly every great architect spent time in Rome, studying the ancient ruins to absorb the wisdom of their builders. This exhibition celebrates the avant garde nature of Roman architecture while exploring its relationship with contemporary architecture. It contrasts the major principles of Roman architecture (urban and social organization, light, air and water circulation, structures and materials) with the reuse of ancient monuments and