The Five Books of Architecture: An Unabridged Reprint of the English Edition of 1611

The Five Books of Architecture: An Unabridged Reprint of the English Edition of 1611

The Five Books of Architecture: An Unabridged Reprint of the English Edition of 1611

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Five rare volumes comprise influential link between classical architectural theory and Renaissance architecture—reproduced in one inexpensive volume. Serlio establishes the importance of geometry and perspective and provides practical information on terrain, materials, antique and Renaissance structures (St. Peter’s in Rome, Colosseum, Pantheon, etc.), and theaters. Dimensions marginally reduced. Over 300 illustrations.


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Text: English, Dutch, Italian (translation)

The Five Books of Architecture: An Unabridged Reprint of the English Edition of 1611,Sebastiano Serlio,Dover Publications,0486243494,Architecture,Early works to 1800,History - General

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