Description

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The entire history of triumphal arches from their Roman origins to the present day.

Classicist and architectural historian Peter Howell explores triumphal arches through time, dissecting their cultural and historical significance. Alongside two hundred fifty full-color illustrations, Howell discusses the form of the arch in Renaissance paintings, reveals the rather surprising use of arches as war memorials, and shares examples of triumphal arches from around the world.  

About the Author

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Peter Howell is a British academic and historian. He is the author of several books, including Martial and John Francis Bentley: Architect of Westminster Cathedral.