The Classical Language of Architecture by John Summerson (English) Paperback Boo

Description: The Classical Language of Architecture by John Summerson The authors purpose is to set out as simply and vividly as possible the exact grammatical workings of an architectural language. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The authors purpose is to set out as simply and vividly as possible the exact grammatical workings of an architectural language.Classical architecture is a visual "language" and like any other language has its own grammatical rules. Classical buildings as widely spaced in time as a Roman temple, an Italian Renaissance palace and a Regency house all show an awareness of these rules even if they vary them, break them or poetically contradict them. Sir Christopher Wren described them as the "Latin" of architecture and the analogy is almost exact. There is the difference, however, that whereas the learning of Latin is a slow and difficult business, the language of classical architecture is relatively simple. It is still, to a great extent, the mode of expression of our urban surroundings, since classical architecture was the common language of the western world till comparatively recent times. Anybody to whom architecture makes a strong appeal has probably already discovered something of its grammar for himself.In this book, the authors purpose is to set out as simply and vividly as possible the exact grammatical workings of this architectural language. He is less concerned with its development in Greece and Rome than with its expansion and use in the centuries since the Renaissance. He explains the vigorous discipline of "the orders" and the scope of "rustication"; the dramatic deviations of the Baroque and, in the last chapter, the relationship between the classical tradition and the "modern" architecture of today. The book is intended for anybody who cares for architecture but more specifically for students beginning a course in the history of architecture, to whom a guide to the classical rules will be an essential companion. Author Biography (deceased) Details ISBN0262690128 Short Title CLASSICAL LANGUAGE OF ARCHITEC Pages 80 Language English ISBN-10 0262690128 ISBN-13 9780262690126 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1966 Imprint MIT Press Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass. Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Edition Description Revised Audience Age 18 Series The MIT Press DOI 10.1604/9780262690126 UK Release Date 1966-12-15 AU Release Date 1966-12-15 NZ Release Date 1966-12-15 US Release Date 1966-12-15 Author John Summerson Publisher MIT Press Ltd Publication Date 1966-12-15 Alternative 9780262190312 DEWEY 722.8 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36797136;

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