Art of Making in Antiquity AofM

Close-up black and white photograph of a textured stone surface with visible carved patterns and markings.
The Various Types of Stone Used for Carving.

The Art of Making in Antiquity is a digital project focused on studying Roman stoneworking. It features a photographic archive by Peter Rockwell and explores the carving process, production methods, and the people behind the works. The resource includes around 2,000 images of Roman monuments and contextual sources, along with an analysis of the techniques used in their creation.

Team

  • Ben Russell Researcher, FAH Department of Classics
  • Brian Maher Research Software Engineer
  • Emma Libonati Researcher, FAH Department of Classics
  • Michele Pasin Researcher, FAH Department of Digital Humanities
  • Samantha Callaghan KDL Research Software Analyst
  • William Wootton Principal investigator, FAH Department of Classics
Project Status: Maintained

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