A volume on Classical Architecture illustrating typical examples of the Grecian & Roman Orders with full details and a selection of Grecian and Roman Ornament, first published in 1901 and reprinted in 1926. There are ten plates with a short description for each plate, the plates consist of detailed drawings with dimensions and contextual diagrams. The series was compiled to assist those engaged in any occupation where the knowledge of Architecture is essential. Plates included are: The Doric Order; The Ionic Order; The Corinthian Order; The Tuscan Order; The Ionic Order; The Corinthian Order; The Composite Order; Grecian Ornament; Roman Ornament. This volume is missing 4 plates and only includes Plate III (Corinthian Order - Monument of Lysicrates); Plate V - Doric Order (Theatre of Marcellus); Plate VII (Corinthian Order - Temple of Castor and Pollux); Plate VIII (Composite Order - Arch of Septimus Severus); Plate IX (Typical Grecian Ornament from Buildings in Greece) and Plate X (Typical Roman Ornament from Buildings in Rome).
Mitchell, George Arthur (1868-1952), Head of the School of Architecture
A volume offering insight on the monuments and other architectural structures and decorations of Ancient Rome. It comprises a selection of 128 original engravings with their description. Buildings included are: Pantheon; Temple of Peace; Temple of Venus and Rome; Temple of Antoninus Pius; Temple of Antoninus and Faustina; Temple of Jupiter Stator; Temple of Concord; Temple of Jupiter Thunder ; Temple of Vesta; Temple of Virile Fortune; Temple of Pallas in the Nerva Square; Temple of Minerva called Medica; Temple of Venus and Cupid; Temple of the Ridiculous God; Fountain of Muse Egeria; Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus; Arch of Titus; Arch of Triumph of Constantine the Great; Arch of Drufus ; The Arch of Gallien; Arch of Janus; Theater of Marcellus; Flavian Amphitheater; Camp Amphitheater; Circus of Caracalla; Nerva Square; Trajan's Column and Obelisks; Column of Marcus Aurelius and Obelisks; Obelisks; Milestone and Pieces; Portico of Octavia; Palace of Cesars; Plan of Diocletian Baths; Remains of the same Baths; Plans of the Baths of Caracalla; Remains of the same Baths; Aqua Claudia Aqueducts ; Other Aqueducts outside Rome; Aqueducts of Neron; Remains of the Aqueduct of Neron and the Temple of Fauna; Castle of Aqua Marcia; Aqueduct of the Aqua Virgo; Mausoleum and Adrien's Bridge; The Mausoleum of Caius Cestius; Tomb of Metella; Tomb of Scipios; The Altar or the Tripod of Apollo; The Altar of Bachus; Pieces of Herculaneum; The Centaur; The Centauresse; different antique bas-reliefs and sculptures.
Barbault, Jean (1718-1762), painter, etcher and printmaker
A volume on Classical Architecture illustrating typical examples of the Grecian & Roman Orders with full details and a selection of Grecian and Roman Ornament - first published in 1901 and reprinted in 1926. There are ten plates with a short description for each plate, the plates consist of detailed drawings with dimensions and contextual diagrams. The series was compiled to assist those engaged in any occupation where the knowledge of Architecture is essential. Plates included are: Plate I - Doric Order - Parthenon, Athens; Plate II - Ionic Order - north Portico of the Erectheion; Plate III - Corinthian Order - Monument of Lysicrates; Plate IV - Tuscan Order - Portion of Arcade; Plate V - Doric Order - Theatre of Marcellus; Plate VI - Ionic Order - Temple of Fortuna Virilus; Plate VII - Corinthian Order - Temple of Castor and Pollux; Plate VIII - Composite Order - Arch of Septimus Severus; Plate IX - Typical Grecian Ornament from Buildings in Greece; and Plate X - Typical Roman Ornament from Buildings in Rome. Only Plate I is dated (23 December 1901) and was possibly part of a different portfolio.
Mitchell, George Arthur (1868-1952), Head of the School of Architecture
