Stewart Manning, Echoes of Empire (BLACK & WHITE 2026)

This portfolio explores the enduring presence of Roman civilisation through three architectural studies in monochrome. Beginning with the collapsed domestic remains of Pompeii, moving through the ornate symbolism of imperial triumph in the arches, and culminating in the symmetry of the Pantheon, the series traces a progression from collapse to permanence. Stripped of colour and human presence, the work centres on geometry, texture, and structure, revealing how architecture can outlast the civilisation that created it, leaving visual and historical echoes across millennia. (1) Buried City (2) Triumph of Stone (3) Temple of the Gods (

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