Spolien

Spolia are structural elements that have been consciouslyand therefore usually visiblyreused. The space they occupy within the broad field of reuse in architecture is associated with specific intentions regarding design and significance. As they are usually visibly distinct from the rest of the construction, spolia encourage viewers to augment their understanding with additional meanings. As contemporary architecture has returned to incorporating ornamentation and history, the use of spolia has also increased. To date, spolia have been considered with reference to late antique, medieval, andmuch more rarelymodern architecture. In this work, the uses of spolia throughout different time periods are considered in relation to one another. In addition to aspects of cultural studies, this volume illuminates the role of spolia in the design process.

Autorentext

Hans-Rudolf Meier

Zusammenfassung
"This book is a must-read for anyone seriously interested in spolia. The pleasures of the text are matched by the colorful, well-captioned illustrations, which are precisely chosen, perfectly rectified, and beautifully laid out. Kudos to the press for producing such a fine-looking volume." (Dale Kinney in sehepunkte, 10.2021)

"Das Werk [...] verbindet das Wissen über die fernen Zeugen der Geschichte überaus anschaulich und anregend mit der architektonischen Praxis der Gegenwart." (Thomas Will in: https://www.bauwelt.de/rubriken/buecher/Spolien-Phaenomene-der-Wiederverwendung-in-der-Architektur-3884105.html (04.01.2023))