Marmora and other stones in the architectural decoration of early imperial Barcino (Barcelona, Spain)

The aim of this paper is to present the results of a research project recently conducted into the architectural decoration of Barcino (modern Barcelona, Spain) during the Early Imperial period. The study includes a review of previously known architectural elements, as well as the new finds from rece...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Garrido Elena, Ana, Álvarez Pérez, A. (Aurelio), Domènech de la Torre, Ana, Gutiérrez Garcia-Moreno, Anna, Rodà, Isabel, 1948-, Royo Plumed, Hernando
Tipo de recurso: capítulo de libro
Fecha de publicación:2015
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:2072/450003
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/2072/450003
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Marbre -- Barcelona (Catalunya)
Petrografia
Arquitectura -- Decoració i ornamentació
Barcelona (Catalunya) -- Arqueologia
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Sumario:The aim of this paper is to present the results of a research project recently conducted into the architectural decoration of Barcino (modern Barcelona, Spain) during the Early Imperial period. The study includes a review of previously known architectural elements, as well as the new finds from recent archaeological excavations, exhibited or stored now at the Barcelona Museum of History (MUHBA) and the Archaeological Museum of Catalonia (MAC). The comprehensive typological, stylistic and chronological analysis of these elements has allowed, in specific cases, to propose a hypothetical reconstruction of the original monuments, which is of interest for the understanding of the architecture and town planning of Barcino. A complementary part of this study has been the petrographic and cathodoluminescence analyses of a representative group of these elements, which have enabled to identify some of the marble used in the architectural decoration of the town.