The Classical Orders Of Architecture
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Robert Chitham
Binding: Paperback
Published: RIZZOLI, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: General wear on external cover; pages in good condition; signed on inside by previous owner
This authoritative volume presents a comprehensive study of The Classical Orders Of Architecture, meticulously detailing the origins, proportions, and applications of the Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite styles. It instructs readers on the precise historical development and aesthetic principles that define these foundational elements of Western building design. The text uncovers the intricate rules and variations that governed their use across millennia, from ancient Greece and Rome through the Renaissance and beyond. With clear illustrations and scholarly analysis, it serves as an indispensable guide for students, architects, and enthusiasts alike. This work chronicles the enduring legacy and profound influence of classical architectural forms on the built environment.
Author: Robert Chitham
Binding: Paperback
Published: RIZZOLI, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: General wear on external cover; pages in good condition; signed on inside by previous owner
This authoritative volume presents a comprehensive study of The Classical Orders Of Architecture, meticulously detailing the origins, proportions, and applications of the Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite styles. It instructs readers on the precise historical development and aesthetic principles that define these foundational elements of Western building design. The text uncovers the intricate rules and variations that governed their use across millennia, from ancient Greece and Rome through the Renaissance and beyond. With clear illustrations and scholarly analysis, it serves as an indispensable guide for students, architects, and enthusiasts alike. This work chronicles the enduring legacy and profound influence of classical architectural forms on the built environment.