Author: William Tronzo File Type: pdf During the building of an apartment house on the Via Latina in Rome in 1955 a small Christian catacomb was brought to light, a chance archaeological discovery that turned out to be a startling revelation. The architectural form and painted decoration of the catacomb were much remarked - not only were they exceptionally lavish, they also proved exceedingly difficult to fit into the traditional picture of the development of Christian art in late antique Rome.The Via Latina Catacomb Imitation and Discontinuity in Fourth-Century Roman Painting is the first in-depth study of the monument in terms of its structure and function. A single question that arises from the monument itself serves to focus the discussion Why was the last chamber in the catacomb made as a copy of one of the first? But the question is also one that demands a comprehensive approach. Thus the catacomb is examined with regard to its construction, plan, and architectural form, as well as its style of painting and imagery. **

Author: Mark Anthony Wilson File Type: epub Frank Lloyd Wrights buildings on the West Coast have not been thoroughly covered in print until now. Between 1909 and 1959, Wright designed a total of 38 structures up and down the West Coast, from Seattle to Southern California. These include well-known structures such as the Marin County Civic Center and Hollyhock House in Los Angeles, and many lesser-known gems such as the 1909 Stewart House near Santa Barbara.MARK ANTHONY WILSON is an architectural historian who has been writing and teaching about architecture for more than thirty-five years. He holds a B.A. in history from UC Berkeley and an M.A. in history and media from California State University, East Bay. He has written four previous books about architecture, including Julia Morgan Architect of Beauty (Gibbs Smith, 2007) and Bernard Maybeck Architect of Elegance (Gibbs Smith, 2011). His articles have appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, and elsewhere. Mark lives in Berkeley, California, with his wife, Ann, and his daughter, Elena. With more than 200 photographs by veteran architectural photographer Joel Puliatti and 50 archival images (many of which have never been seen in print before), this comprehensive survey of Wrights West Coast legacy features background information on the clients relationships with Wright, including insights gleaned from correspondence with the original owners and interviews with many of the current owners. **From the Back CoverThis authoritative survey of Frank Lloyd Wrights architecture on the West Coast is a major contribution to the work of Americas greatest architect. Mark Wilsons meticulous text, together with Joel Puliattis superb photographs, make the buildings come alive. Peter Selz, professor emeritus of modern art, University of California, Berkeley This first new book since 1999 to discuss Frank Lloyd Wrights West Coast work includes interesting stories about the original clients updated with engaging commentary by present owners. The photographs are worthy of careful study. Larry A. Woodin, former president, Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Was [Wrights] healthy ego justified in his work? A thousand times over. What does it matter when it is the work that lives on? T. C. Boyle, author of The Women and owner of the Stewart House (Chapter 1) About the Author MARK ANTHONY WILSON is an architectural historian who has been writing and teaching about architecture for more than thirty-five years. He holds a B.A. in history from UC Berkeley and an M.A. in history and media from California State University, East Bay.