Buy this book on-line Summerson, John : Classical Language of Architecture (World of Art)Thames & Hudson, Lonedon, 1980 ISBN 0500201773
This book sets out 'as simply and as vividly as possible the exact grammatical workings of classical architecture'. It focuses on its expansion and use since the Renaissance. The chapters are: the essentials of classicism; the grammar of antiquity; 16th century linguistics; the rhetoric of the barque; the light of reason and of archaeology; classical into modern; glossary; notes on the literature of classical architecture.144p. illus bibliography.index. Bookplate of previus owner on ffep, else fine. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Soft cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Summerson, John : Classical Language of Architecture (World of Art). Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out of print books, livres illustrées, incunabula, used books and first editions. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |