Overview
Spolia are structural elements that have been consciously—and therefore usually visibly—reused. The space they occupy within the broad field of reuse in architecture is associated with specific intentions regarding design and significance. As they are usually visibly distinct from the rest of the construction, spolia encourage viewers to augment their understanding with additional meanings. As contemporary architecture has returned to incorporating ornamentation and history, the use of spolia has also increased. To date, spolia have been considered with reference to late antique, medieval, and—much more rarely—modern architecture. In this work, the uses of spolia throughout different time periods are considered in relation to one another. In addition to aspects of cultural studies, this volume illuminates the role of spolia in the design process.
Full Product Details
Author: Hans-Rudolf Meier
Publisher: JOVIS Verlag
Imprint: JOVIS Verlag
Weight: 1.036kg
ISBN: 9783868596519
ISBN 10: 3868596518
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 05 December 2020
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Language: German
Reviews
"""This book is a must-read for anyone seriously interested in spolia. The pleasures of the text are matched by the colorful, well-captioned illustrations, which are precisely chosen, perfectly rectified, and beautifully laid out. Kudos to the press for producing such a fine-looking volume."" (Dale Kinney in sehepunkte, 10.2021) *** ""Das Werk [...] verbindet das Wissen über die fernen Zeugen der Geschichte überaus anschaulich und anregend mit der architektonischen Praxis der Gegenwart."" (Thomas Will in: https: //www.bauwelt.de/rubriken/buecher/Spolien-Phaenomene-der-Wiederverwendung-in-der-Architektur-3884105.html (04.01.2023))"
""This book is a must-read for anyone seriously interested in spolia. The pleasures of the text are matched by the colorful, well-captioned illustrations, which are precisely chosen, perfectly rectified, and beautifully laid out. Kudos to the press for producing such a fine-looking volume."" (Dale Kinney in sehepunkte, 10.2021) *** ""Das Werk [...] verbindet das Wissen über die fernen Zeugen der Geschichte überaus anschaulich und anregend mit der architektonischen Praxis der Gegenwart."" (Thomas Will in: https: //www.bauwelt.de/rubriken/buecher/Spolien-Phaenomene-der-Wiederverwendung-in-der-Architektur-3884105.html (04.01.2023))
"""This book is a must-read for anyone seriously interested in spolia. The pleasures of the text are matched by the colorful, well-captioned illustrations, which are precisely chosen, perfectly rectified, and beautifully laid out. Kudos to the press for producing such a fine-looking volume."" (Dale Kinney in sehepunkte, 10.2021) *** ""Das Werk [...] verbindet das Wissen �ber die fernen Zeugen der Geschichte �beraus anschaulich und anregend mit der architektonischen Praxis der Gegenwart."" (Thomas Will in: https: //www.bauwelt.de/rubriken/buecher/Spolien-Phaenomene-der-Wiederverwendung-in-der-Architektur-3884105.html (04.01.2023))"
