On The Art Of Building In Ten Books
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: Leon Battista Alberti
Binding: Hardback
Published: The MIT Press, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: chipping on original dust jacket now protected by plastic cover
This seminal work, On The Art Of Building In Ten Books, presents a foundational treatise on architectural theory and practice from the Renaissance. It meticulously details principles of design, construction, and urban planning, drawing upon classical Roman sources and Alberti's own innovative insights. The text argues for a harmonious integration of beauty, utility, and durability in all structures, establishing a rigorous academic framework for the art of building. Readers will find a comprehensive guide that shaped centuries of architectural thought, illustrating the enduring relevance of its aesthetic and engineering philosophies.
Author: Leon Battista Alberti
Binding: Hardback
Published: The MIT Press, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: chipping on original dust jacket now protected by plastic cover
This seminal work, On The Art Of Building In Ten Books, presents a foundational treatise on architectural theory and practice from the Renaissance. It meticulously details principles of design, construction, and urban planning, drawing upon classical Roman sources and Alberti's own innovative insights. The text argues for a harmonious integration of beauty, utility, and durability in all structures, establishing a rigorous academic framework for the art of building. Readers will find a comprehensive guide that shaped centuries of architectural thought, illustrating the enduring relevance of its aesthetic and engineering philosophies.