ABC/15 - Elements et theoris de l’architecture in 4 volumes. Vol IV

ABC/15

Elements et theoris de l’architecture in 4 volumes. Vol IV

1 volume

The fourth volume of a series of books on general architecture. It consists of books XII-XVI comprising numerous chapters on decorative constructions and the architectural profession. The focus is on the main types of commemorative edifices (columns, crosses, statues, triumphal arches), decorations (fountains, public streets, gardens, halls and staircases), military and rural architecture and their characteristics. The volume finishes with a selection of texts on the role and responsibilities of the architect. The texts are accompanied by various drawings, photographs, plans, elevations and sections, some to scale. Buildings included are: Trajan's Column; Luxor Obelisk, Paris; July Column, Paris; Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Paris; Monument to Victor Hugo, Paris; Arch of Augustus, Rimini; Monument to Benedetto Pesaro, Venice; Palm Tree Fountain in the Place du Châtelet, Paris; Fountains of St. Peter's Square, Vatican; The Turtle Fountain, Rome; Medici Fountain, Paris; Palais Longchamp, Marseille; Place Stanislas, Nancy; Place de la Concorde, Paris; Piazza Navona, Rome; Spanish Steps, Rome; Porto di Ripetta, Rome; Rialto Bridge, Venice; Rialto Bridge, Rome; Charles Bridge, Prague; Pont Alexandre III, Paris; Bridge of Sighs, Venice; Acropolis of Athens; Porta Maggiore, Rome; Solidor Tower; The big bell of Bordeaux; Papal palace, Avignon; Fire Station on Carpeaux Street, Paris; Garden of Louis XIV; Trianon Gardens; Villa Aldobrandini Gardens,Frascati; Château de Marly, Paris; Luxembourg Gardens, Paris; Nimes Gardens; Château d'Anet; Palace of Justice, Dijon; Sala Regia, Vatican; Château de Chambord; Capitoline Hill, Rome; The Giants Staircase of the Doges Palace, Venice; Golden Staircase, Venice; Palazzo Strozzi, Florence; Palazzo Vecchio, Florence; Pitti Palace Gardens, Florence; Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni, Florence; Castle of Bournazel; Pavillon de Flore, Paris; Palais de la Légion d'Honneur, Paris; Château d'Écouen; Institute of France, Paris; Petit Trianon, Versailles.

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