Imperial stone: the art of Rome

United Kingdom, 1989

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Episode number 2 of Series “Art of the western world”.
Michael Wood and Richard Brilliant look at Roman architecture which embodied the austere ideals of this conquering empire. The discovery and use of concrete and the development of architectural forms based on the keystone arch is highlighted as these had a significant effect on building design in Europe. The Panthenon is seen as a landmark structure and the transition of pagan symbols and forms into Early Christian society is discussed.

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Credits

producer/director

Bayley Silleck

production company

Channel Four

TVS

WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)

Duration

00:28:00:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1989

Appears in

Art of the western world

Group of items

Art of the western world

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

305941

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - History

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Roman

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain

History → History

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

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Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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