All those who wish to look at buildings old and new with an informed eye will find in this book a rich fund of material, and the basis for an understanding of a fecund source of architectural design that has been at the heart of western culture for over two and a half millennia.
Exquisitely Illustrated Encyclopedia of Classical Form
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
The ne plus ultra of visual references for classical design. Treats each component independently, both verbally and visually, and helps one aquire a weighted and balanced perspective on the full range of formal options. The perfect companion to Sir John Summerson's slight but powerful Classical Language. Highly recommended.
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