An Encyclopaedia of Architecture: Historical, Theoretical, and Practical

Author:   Joseph Gwilt
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781108070591


Pages:   1106
Publication Date:   24 April 2014
Format:   Paperback
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An Encyclopaedia of Architecture: Historical, Theoretical, and Practical


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An architect like his father before him, Joseph Gwilt (1784–1863) is best remembered for his published work. His most celebrated achievement, reissued here in its first edition of 1842, was this hugely popular resource, which went through several further editions. The work draws extensively on French sources, although its success owes much to its accessibility and organisation into three thorough sections. The first looks at the development of architecture, using examples from various countries and regions, with a particular focus on Britain. Architectural theory is then explored with reference to construction, building materials and detailed illustrations. Lastly, Gwilt turns to praxis, looking at rules and styles of architecture and how these have been implemented in public and private buildings. Over 1,000 wood engravings, based on drawings by the author's son, accompany the text. The Architecture of Marcus Vitruvius Pollio (1826), Gwilt's English translation, is also reissued in this series.

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Author:   Joseph Gwilt
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 5.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   1.250kg
ISBN:  

9781108070591


ISBN 10:   1108070590
Pages:   1106
Publication Date:   24 April 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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