Guide to Western Architecture

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Originally published in 1958, A Guide to Western Architecture charts the origins of the system of architectural design that was perfected in Greece, follows its development under the Roman Empire and describes the achievements of the Byzantine architects. Passing through Romanesque to Gothic, the contributions made by Mediaeval builders to structure and design are recorded, and then the impact of the Renaissance on architecture, and its characteristic development in the different European countries. The transplanting of Renaissance ideas to the New World is covered, and finally the origins and nature of the new Western architecture occupy the last section of the book. The Appendix includes a list of the principal architects, and brief notes on their work, from the 5th century B. C. to the end of the Renaissance. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Original Title Page Original Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of Illustration in the Text List of Plates Acknowledgments References Section I: The Unwritten Record Section II: Origins Section III: Classical Architecture Section IV: Transitional: Byzantine Section V: Transitional: Romanesque Section VI: The Emergence of Gothic Section VII: The Mediaeval Achievement Section VIII: The Renaissance in Europe Section IX: The Renaissance in England Section X: The New Western Architecture and Its Origins Sources of References in the Text Appendices 1 Some Books on Architecture 2 The Principal Architects and Their Works, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the end of the Renaissance The Plates Index