Classical Architecture
The Living Tradition
Demetri Porphyrios(Author)
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 1992
Book
Hardback
155 pages
978-0-07-050478-3 (ISBN)
Description
This study explores the profound, and continuing, influence of classical Greek and Roman design and construction techniques on postmodern and neomodern architecture throughout the western world. Architects, interior designers, and builders should find refreshing insights on the theory of imitation and its role in traditional and modernist art, tectonics in architecture, the classical order, character and style, as well as the traditional city. A detailed appendix features works of Plato, Cicero, Alberti, Hegel, and other great classicists.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
128 colour photographs, 54 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 305 mm
Width: 229 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-07-050478-3 (9780070504783)
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