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ABC/295
Title
A Parallel of the Orders of Architecture: Greek, Roman and Renaissance
Date(s)
- 1936 (Creation)
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1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
(25 Nov 1765-13 Feb 1840)
Biographical history
French neoclassical designer, engraver, and architect
Name of creator
(1896-28 Nov 1962)
Biographical history
Professor of Architecture at the University of Manchester. Revised Normand's A Parallel of the Orders of Architecture.
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Scope and content
An in-depth description and analysis of the Orders of Architecture, with a focus on the Greek Orders, the Tuscan Orders, the Roman Orders and the Renaissance Orders. Examples of Orders are included; mathematical ratio, columns, antique doors and windows and decorative mouldings, with dimensions and scale. Plates included are: Tuscan Renaissance; Greek Doric; Roman Doric; Renaissance Doric; Greek Ionic; Roman Ionic; Renaissance Ionic; Greek Corinthian; Roman Corinthian; Renaissance Corinthian; Roman Composite; Renaissance Composite.
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Language of material
- English
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Scuffed corners, torn pages