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Reference code
ABC/194
Title
Die Architektur des klassischen Altertums und der Renaissance [The Architecture of Classical Antiquity and the Renaissance]
Date(s)
- 1904 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 volume
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Name of creator
(28 Apr 1844-29 Oct 1921)
Biographical history
Swiss painter, architect and professor at the Technical University in Munich.
Wikipedia entry: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_B%C3%BChlmann
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Scope and content
A book on the architecture of classical antiquity and the Renaissance of J. Buhlmann, the book consists of a series of plates with a small introduction to each plate, the plates are detailed drawings and some have a scale bar. Plates include information on: architectural details; columns; ratios; cornices and carvings; arches; domes; ornaments; fireplaces; framing; masonry work; railings; mouldings; statues; patternwork; structure; ceiling mouldings.
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Language of material
- German
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Slightly scuffed covers, some torn pages