Rudimentary Architecture for the Use of Beginners / The Orders and Their Æsthetic Principles
by W. H. Leeds
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"Rudimentary Architecture for the Use of The Orders and Their Æsthetic Principles" by W. H. Leeds delves into the principles and elements of the Doric and Corinthian Orders in architecture. Exploring the origins, characteristics, and aesthetic principles of these Orders, the book critiques traditional teaching methods and advocates for a more engaging approach. Through detailed explanations, illustrations, and examples from Greek and Roman architecture, it provides a foundational understanding of architectural principles for beginners and professionals. The book also includes a glossarial inde...
Chapters (97)
- RUDIMENTARY ARCHITECTURE: FOR THE USE OF BEGINNERS.
- PREFACE.
- THE ORDERS.
- DORIC ORDER.
- MODERN DORIC.
- TUSCAN ORDER.
- IONIC ORDER.
- ROMAN AND MODERN IONIC.
- CORINTHIAN ORDER.
- COLUMNIATION.
- INTERCOLUMNIATION.
- GLOSSARIAL INDEX.
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