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 Ecclesiastical, Old English Military ad Domestic, Revived Roman, Revived Grecian, Chinese, Indian, Modern Anglo-Gothic, and Modern English Domestic: in a Series of Letters to a Friend

Mitford, William

Published by Rodwell and Martin, London, 1819

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vi, [2], 293, [5] pages. Errata. The front board is almost completely separated. Rear board is separated. Part of spine missing. Decorative endpapers. There is noticeable page foxing. Marks in the margin noted in several places. This first edition was published anonymously. The second edition, published in 1824, listed William Mitford (1744-1827) as the author. This work, now in the public domain, has been reprinted. When catalogues, no copies of this first edition or the second edition were identified as available on the Internet. Among the topics addressed are Architecture, Exterior Design, Jacob's Pillars, Temple of Dagon, Stonehenge, Rectilinear, Triumphial Arch, Theaters, Aqueducts, Interior Design, Circular Building, Colonnade, Areade, Pointed Arch, Salisbury Cathedral, Plantagenet, Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, St. Paul's Cathedral, Vanbrugh, Anglo-Gothic, Country Houses, Furniture, Cottages,and Villages. William Mitford offers a comprehensive examination of the principles of design in architecture, tracing the development of styles from ancient times to the modern era. Utilizing detailed descriptions and illustrations, Mitford provides valuable insight into the evolution of architectural practices. This book is an essential resource for anyone with an interest in art, design, or history. Hardcover--Needs repair or rebinding.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 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 Ecclesiastical, Old English Military ad Domestic, Revived Roman, Revived Grecian, Chinese, Indian, Modern Anglo-Gothic, and Modern English Domestic: in a Series of Letters to a Friend
• Publisher: Rodwell and Martin, London
• Publication Date: 1819
• Edition: Presumed First Edition, First printing.
• Condition: Fair