The orders of architecture : Greek Roman and renaissance, with selected examples of their application shown on 80 plates
(Book)

Reprint. Originally published London : Batsford, 1931.

Includes index.

"This is an indispensable handbook for all architectural students and is by far the finest introduction available for all those who wish to learn about the Classic Orders of Architecture. This book follows the development of architecture from its origin in the Greek empires, through the Roman Orders, and on to the Renaissance, where examples of the finest buildings from Italy, France, and England are shown. The architects whose work is featured reads like a roll call of honour - Scamozzi, Vignola, Adam, Wren, Soane, Perreault, to name a few. The beauty of this book lies in the absolute clarity and precision of the diagrams and drawings, which, in their perspective and detail, enable the student to see precisely the form and construction of each order." - jacket copy.