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The Classical Language of Architecture

John N. Summerson, Alan Powers · 1963

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Sir John Summerson's short (roughly 80 page) classic is an informal yet trenchant explanation of the classical grammar that has shaped Western architecture from antiquity through the current age. Various architectural elements and styles are explained in a delightful prose that engages and informs.

Book details

Year
1963
Language
English
Series
World of Art
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Editions
11
Pages
144
ISBN
9780500201770

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