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Principles of Design in Architecture: Traced in Observations on Buildings Primeval, Egyptian, Phenician or Syrian, Grecian, Roman, Gothic or Corrupt Roman, Arabian or Saracenic, Old English Ecclesiast - Hardcover

William Mitford

 
9780331483482: Principles of Design in Architecture: Traced in Observations on Buildings Primeval, Egyptian, Phenician or Syrian, Grecian, Roman, Gothic or Corrupt Roman, Arabian or Saracenic, Old English Ecclesiast

Synopsis

Explore how classical ideas shaped English architecture and changed the look of cities and homes.

This book surveys the revival of Roman architecture in England, tracing how taste and taste makers moved from Gothic forms toward classical design. It blends critical history with notes on builders, patrons, and the social currents that steered architectural practice from the Tudor era onward.

  • Learn who helped revive Roman ideas in England and why Inigo Jones is seen as a turning point.
  • See how patterns, proportions, and materials influenced both grand public buildings and private homes.
  • Understand the mix of styles that preceded and followed the revival, including the plantagenet and Elizabethan legacies.
  • Find practical reflections on building technique, moisture management, and choosing durable, appropriate materials for cottages and larger projects.
Ideal for readers of architectural history who want both big-picture context and concrete, era-grounded details about design choices.

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