Bearers Of Meaning: The Classical Orders In Antiquity, The Middle Ages, And The Renaissance
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Author: John Onians
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly volume, Bearers Of Meaning: The Classical Orders In Antiquity, The Middle Ages, And The Renaissance, chronicles the profound influence and transformation of classical architectural orders throughout Western history. John Onians presents a meticulous examination of how these foundational elements were understood, interpreted, and recontextualized from ancient Greece and Rome through the medieval period and into the vibrant Renaissance. The work illustrates the evolving symbolic and structural significance attributed to these orders, revealing their role as carriers of cultural and intellectual meaning across millennia. It argues for a deeper appreciation of architectural forms as dynamic expressions of human thought and societal values. This authoritative text offers invaluable insights for students and scholars of art history, architectural theory, and classical studies, illuminating the enduring legacy of classical design.
Author: John Onians
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly volume, Bearers Of Meaning: The Classical Orders In Antiquity, The Middle Ages, And The Renaissance, chronicles the profound influence and transformation of classical architectural orders throughout Western history. John Onians presents a meticulous examination of how these foundational elements were understood, interpreted, and recontextualized from ancient Greece and Rome through the medieval period and into the vibrant Renaissance. The work illustrates the evolving symbolic and structural significance attributed to these orders, revealing their role as carriers of cultural and intellectual meaning across millennia. It argues for a deeper appreciation of architectural forms as dynamic expressions of human thought and societal values. This authoritative text offers invaluable insights for students and scholars of art history, architectural theory, and classical studies, illuminating the enduring legacy of classical design.