"Architectural Theory: Vitruvius to 1870" is a landmark anthology
that surveys the development of the field of architecture from its
earliest days to the year 1870. The first truly comprehensive
anthology that brings together the classic essays in the field, the
volume chronicles the major developments and trends in architecture
from Vitruvius to Gottfried Semper.
Volume 1 of the first overview of architectural thought from
antiquity to the present day; this volume covers 25 B.C. to
1870
Collects over 200 classic essays in the field, organized
thematically for the student and scholar, covering Classicism,
Neoclassicism, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and the Gothic
Includes German, French, and Italian essays appearing in English
here for the first time
Features a general introduction and headnotes to each essay written
by a renowned expert on architectural theory.
General
Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
July 2005 |
First published: |
September 2005 |
Authors: |
H.F. Mallgrave
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 33mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
616 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4051-0258-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Architecture >
Theory of architecture
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LSN: |
1-4051-0258-6 |
Barcode: |
9781405102582 |
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