Classical architecture : the living tradition / Demetri Porphyrios.

Main entry:

Porphyrios, Demetri.

Title & Author:

Classical architecture : the living tradition / Demetri Porphyrios.

Publication:

Description:

155 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm

Notes:
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Imitation in architecture -- From techne to tectonics -- The classical order -- Character and style -- Common sense -- Tradition and the new.

Summary:

In a series of essays the author discusses the role of imitation, tectonics, ornament and originality in architecture, showing the classical is that which also speaks to the modern voice.

ISBN:

0070504784
9780070504783

Subject:

Architecture, Classical.
Architecture antique.
Architecture

Holdings:

Location: Library main 77254
Call No.: ID NA260.P6; ID:92-B939
Status: Available

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