MATERIAL STUDIES
(H)ADRIAN'S VILLA
Brick and Marble
(2012)
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| Restored brick arches. In the foreground, the arch is very shallow, with an approximately 1:12 arch and a full soldier course above to support the weight. |
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| Original wall section with pumice and mortar at the center and brick face. The wall is nearly 1m thick and has 5 visible layers across the depth. |
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| Detail of lichens on a brick column base |
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| Second detail of the column base. Visible use of brick as both a structural and decorative element. |
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| Marble floor. |
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| Three visible materials in a wall. The restored wall is to the top and left of the image and includes a completion marker. Original brick, in a deteriorated state, can be seen in the lower right. |
Client: Emperor Adrian
Time: the First Century AD
Location: Tivoli, Italy
