An Encyclopaedia of Architecture - Historical, Theoretical, and Practical (Paperback)

An architect like his father before him, Joseph Gwilt (1784 1863) is best remembered for his published work. His most celebrated achievement, reissued here in its first edition of 1842, was this hugely popular resource, which went through several further editions. The work draws extensively on French sources, although its success owes much to its accessibility and organisation into three thorough sections. The first looks at the development of architecture, using examples from various countries and regions, with a particular focus on Britain. Architectural theory is then explored with reference to construction, building materials and detailed illustrations. Lastly, Gwilt turns to praxis, looking at rules and styles of architecture and how these have been implemented in public and private buildings. Over 1,000 wood engravings, based on drawings by the author's son, accompany the text. The Architecture of Marcus Vitruvius Pollio (1826), Gwilt's English translation, is also reissued in this series."

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Library Collection - Art and Architecture
Release date:	April 2014
First published:	April 2014
Authors:	Joseph Gwilt
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 55mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	1106
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-07059-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Promotions
LSN:	1-108-07059-0
Barcode:	9781108070591

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