The Colosseum
The Colosseum
The half-ruined Colosseum is the most infamous symbol of the Renaissance plundering of antiquity. This chapter challenges this received truth by investigating how Renaissance excavations conformed to precise legislative measures at the site. The history of the Passion plays at the site represents a notable instance of adaptive reuse and Renaissance preservation practices.
Keywords: Colosseum, impervious, half-ruined, Renaissance plunder, preservation boundaries, adaptive reuse, Passion plays
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