The American Builder's Companion: Or a System of Architecture, Particularly Adapted to the Present Style of Building; Illustrated With Seventy Copperplate Engravings (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 1332098584 ISBN 13 : 9781332098583

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332098584
ISBN 13: 9781332098583
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Nombre de pages: 252
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The American Builder's Companion: Or a System of Architecture (Classic Reprint)

Asher Benjamin

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ISBN 10 : 1332098584 ISBN 13 : 9781332098583

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of architecture, tracing its roots back to the very beginnings of human civilization. The author takes readers on a journey through the evolution of building styles, from the primitive huts of our earliest ancestors to the majestic temples of antiquity. The book explores the fundamental elements of architectural design, the "orders" that have served as the foundation for countless structures throughout history. These orders, such as the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian, are presented as distinct modes of building, each with its own unique character and proportions. The author also delves into the origins of these orders, drawing upon historical accounts and examining the influence of materials and cultural contexts. With a focus on the essential parts of architecture, the book analyzes the forms and functions of columns, bases, capitals, architraves, and cornices, explaining how they developed and evolved over time. The author explores the use of mouldings in creating visually appealing and functionally sound structures, discussing the various types of mouldings and their appropriate applications. The book provides readers with a deeper understanding of the historical and artistic foundations of architecture, revealing how the seemingly simple forms of early building techniques gave birth to the intricate and elegant structures that continue to inspire us today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332098583_0

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