Ordonnance For The Five Kinds Of Columns After The Method Of The Ancients
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Claude Perrault
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Getty Center For The History Of Art And The Humanities., 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight yellowing to page edges, bumps to edges of cover.
This seminal architectural treatise, Ordonnance For The Five Kinds Of Columns After The Method Of The Ancients, presents a rigorous examination of classical column orders, meticulously detailing their proportions, construction, and aesthetic principles. Authored by a prominent figure in French classical architecture, it argues for a systematic approach to design rooted in ancient methods while also introducing innovative perspectives. The work illustrates the intricate rules governing the Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite orders, providing invaluable insights for architects and scholars. Its precise language and comprehensive analysis establish it as a foundational text in the study of architectural theory. This volume chronicles a pivotal moment in the development of architectural thought, influencing generations of designers.
Author: Claude Perrault
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Getty Center For The History Of Art And The Humanities., 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight yellowing to page edges, bumps to edges of cover.
This seminal architectural treatise, Ordonnance For The Five Kinds Of Columns After The Method Of The Ancients, presents a rigorous examination of classical column orders, meticulously detailing their proportions, construction, and aesthetic principles. Authored by a prominent figure in French classical architecture, it argues for a systematic approach to design rooted in ancient methods while also introducing innovative perspectives. The work illustrates the intricate rules governing the Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite orders, providing invaluable insights for architects and scholars. Its precise language and comprehensive analysis establish it as a foundational text in the study of architectural theory. This volume chronicles a pivotal moment in the development of architectural thought, influencing generations of designers.