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Form and Design in Classic Architecture (Dover Architecture),Used
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Most people recognize at a glance the extraordinarily graceful proportions of classicalstyle buildings such as London's Syon House and Athenaeum Club and the Banqueting Hall at Whitehall. Few, however, appreciate the underlying geometrical principles that lend these buildings their elegant unity of expression. Form and Design in Classic Architecture explains in simple, direct terms and with numerous photographic plates and line illustrations the ways in which the relationship of exterior and interior elements creates that unity and sense of completeness.Dozens of edifices by Inigo Jones, the Adam Brothers, Sir Christopher Wren, and other renowned architects appear here, in images accompanied by detailed analyses. The author presents a chapterbychapter view of buildings in a variety of shapes, with separate treatments of vestibules, corridors, domed and vaulted ceilings, pavilions, loggias, interior and exterior staircases, porticoes, and colonnades.The informative, readable text and handsome illustrations as well as the sheer beauty of the buildings themselves make this volume appealing, not only to architects and architectural historians but also to anyone with even a casual interest in architecture and design.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Form and Design in Classic Architecture'? A: The book explores the geometrical principles and design elements that contribute to the elegance of classical architecture, highlighting the relationship between exterior and interior elements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Form and Design in Classic Architecture' is Arthur Stratton.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features numerous photographic plates and line illustrations that complement the text and provide visual context.
- Q: When was 'Form and Design in Classic Architecture' published? A: The book was published on June 18, 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in architecture? A: Yes, the text is written in simple, direct terms, making it accessible to both professionals and those with a casual interest in architecture.
- Q: What are some architectural elements discussed in the book? A: The book covers various architectural elements, including vestibules, corridors, domed ceilings, pavilions, loggias, and colonnades.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: Can this book be useful for architectural historians? A: Absolutely, the informative text and analyses of historical buildings make it valuable for architectural historians and enthusiasts alike.