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The Classical Language of Architecture

Paperback • 2023 • English

The Classical Language of Architecture

By John Summerson

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About the book

A revised and updated edition of Sir John Summerson's classic book. Derived from the principles of Greek and Roman architecture in antiquity, the classical style has long dominated the history of western architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Sir John Summerson's timeless text, as relevant today as it was when first published, distils the visual language of architecture into its core classical elements, and illustrates that building throughout the ages express an awareness of the '...Show more

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9780500297346

Publisher

Thames & Hudson

Published year

2023

Language

English

Original title

The Classical Language of Architecture

Format

Paperback

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