Temples, Tombs, and Monuments of Ancient Greece and Rome - Couverture rigide

Adams, William Henry Davenport

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1437243967 ISBN 13 : 9781437243963

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2008

Synopsis

Temples, Tombs, and Monuments of Ancient Greece and Rome is a historical book written by William Henry Davenport Adams in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the most significant architectural and artistic achievements of the ancient Greeks and Romans, including their temples, tombs, and monuments. The author explores the various styles and designs of these structures, including the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders of Greek architecture, and the arches, vaults, and domes of Roman architecture. The book also delves into the historical and cultural significance of these structures, discussing their religious, political, and social functions. The author provides detailed descriptions of famous structures such as the Parthenon, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon, as well as lesser-known structures that are equally impressive. The book is richly illustrated with drawings and photographs that capture the beauty and grandeur of these ancient structures. Overall, Temples, Tombs, and Monuments of Ancient Greece and Rome is an essential read for anyone interested in the history, art, and architecture of these two great civilizations. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and enthusiasts alike, providing a detailed and engaging account of the most significant architectural achievements of ancient Greece and Rome.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

A rchitecture, or as a guide to some of the most remark able edifices of the Ancient World, the present volume may be found useful. It will show what wonders were achieved by the artists of the old time; and suggest, perhaps, from their careful examination, some canons of criticism which may avail the reader when he comes to inspect certain modern specimens of the so-called classical style. The first book is devoted to examples of Gree Architecture including the glories of A thens, and the temples of Sunium, A egina, and Corinth. In the second, the writer treats of Roffiati A rchitecture; and, after surveying theE ternal City, carries the reader toT ivoli, Paestum, Verona, Puteoli, Segeste, Girgenti, and Taormina.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1437243967
• ISBN 13: 9781437243963
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 324
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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