Letters of an Architect from France, Italy and Greece: Volume 2 (Cambridge Library Collection - Art and Architecture)

In 1816, architect and botanist Joseph Woods (1776–1864) embarked on a two-year journey through France, Switzerland, Italy and Greece, documenting interesting flora as well as buildings of note. This two-volume work first appeared in 1828. The account stands apart from other contemporary travelogues owing to the application of Woods' architectural insight. By critically assessing ancient and modern buildings for strengths and defects, Woods hoped to inform fellow architects as to how they might produce beautiful buildings through the study of different modes of construction and decoration. Accordingly, the text is accompanied by Woods' drawings of important buildings and architectural features. In Volume 2, he records his travels through Italy, Greece and Malta, and examines such notable locations as the Athenian Acropolis and the ruins of Pompeii.
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An aparitie	2014
Autor	Joseph Woods
Dimensiuni	17.8 x 2.5 x 25.4 cm
Editura	Cambridge University Press
Format	Paperback
ISBN	9781108069427
Limba	Engleza
Nr pag	490