Buildings Of The Doric Order

Buildings of the Doric Order is a comprehensive book written by T. Roger Smith that explores the architectural style of the Doric order. The Doric order is one of the three orders of ancient Greek and Roman architecture, characterized by simple, sturdy columns with no base and a capital consisting of an abacus and a rounded echinus. In this book, Smith examines the history and development of the Doric order, from its origins in ancient Greece to its use in modern architecture. He provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of notable Doric buildings, including the Parthenon and the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens, as well as examples from the Roman era and later periods. The book also includes information on the construction techniques and materials used in Doric architecture, as well as the symbolism and meaning behind its design elements. With its rich historical and visual content, Buildings of the Doric Order is an essential resource for architects, historians, and anyone interested in the art and history of architecture.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Greek Architecture and Greek Sculpture, by T. Roger Smith. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766106659.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.