The American Vignola, Part 1: The Five Orders (1904) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166921927)

""The American Vignola, Part 1: The Five Orders"" is a book written by William Robert Ware and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to the five classical orders of architecture, namely Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the history, principles, and details of the five orders. The second part of the book provides practical examples of the application of the orders in various buildings and structures, including churches, public buildings, and private residences. The book is illustrated with numerous drawings and photographs, providing a visual reference for readers. ""The American Vignola, Part 1: The Five Orders"" is a valuable resource for architects, builders, students, and anyone interested in classical architecture and design.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Robert Ware
ISBN-10: 1166921921
ISBN-13: 9781166921927
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.12d