The Classical Language of Architecture
Edición de la obra The Classical Language of Architecture
| Autor | John N. Summerson |
|---|---|
| Editorial | The M.I.T. Press |
| Fecha de publicación | 1989 |
| Lugar | Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA |
| Idioma | inglés |
| Páginas | 56 |
| Formato | Paperback |
| ISBN-10 | 0262690128 |
| LCCN | 66024572 |
| Número de Cutter | S955c |
Sir John Summerson's short (roughly 80 page) classic is an informal yet trenchant explanation of the classical grammar that has shaped Western architecture from antiquity through the current age. Various architectural elements and styles are explained in a delightful prose that engages and informs.