
An Encyclopaedia of Architecture
Historical, Theoretical, and Practical
Joseph Gwilt(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 24. April 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
1106 pages
978-1-108-07059-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
106 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 59 mm
Weight
1358 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-07059-1 (9781108070591)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface; Part I. History of Architecture: 1. Origin of architecture; 2. Architecture of various countries; 3. Architecture of Britain; Part II. Theory of Architecture: 1. Construction; 2. Material used in buildings; 3. Use of materials; 4. Medium of expression; Part III. Practice of Architecture: 1. The principal parts of a building; 2. Combination of parts; 3. Public buildings; Appendix; Glossary; Index.