Classical Architecture: The Poetics of Order
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Book Overview
This fascinating introduction to classical art and architecture is the first book to investigate the way classical buildings are put together as formal structures. It researches the generative rules, the poetics of composition that classical architecture shares with classical music, poetry, and drama, and is enriched by a variety of examples and an extensive analysis of compositional rules. The 205 line drawings make up a discourse of their own,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:026270031X
ISBN13:9780262700313
Release Date:October 1986
Publisher:MIT Press
Length:306 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.9" x 9.1"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Interesting discussion of the appeal of classical form.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
A highly useful if somewhat cursory look at the principals of classical architectural form. As an artist I found it to be very illuminating. Even more important was the author's attempt at developing a modern aesthetic which accounts for the lasting appeal of the classical.
Great book on architectural theory
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Tzonis dose a very good job at laying out the foundations of classical architecture, for the biginner and the professional. This book has some very nice drawings incorperated into it that help with the understanding of the theories. This book is highly recomended for any one interested in classical architecture.
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