Guide to Western Architecture

Originally published in 1958, A Guide to Western Architecture charts the origins of the system of architectural design that was perfected in Greece, follows its development under the Roman Empire and describes the achievements of the Byzantine architects.

List of contents

1. The Unwritten Record 2. Origins 3. Classical Architecture 4. Transitional: Byzantine 5. Traditional: Romanesque 6. The Emergence of Gothic 7. The Mediaeval Achievement 8. The Renaissance in Europe 9. The Renaissance in England 10. The New Western Architecture and Its Origins.

About the author

An author of almost sixty books, with topics ranging from interiors to furniture history, from industrial design to the use of plastics, Gloag was a member of an elite design culture that was highly visible throughout the 1930s and 40s.

Summary

Originally published in 1958, A Guide to Western Architecture charts the origins of the system of architectural design that was perfected in Greece, follows its development under the Roman Empire and describes the achievements of the Byzantine architects.

Product details

• Authors: John Gloag
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032367224
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236722-4
• No. of pages: 408
• Series: John Gloag on Industrial Design
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; ARCHITECTURE / Interior Design / General, Professional interior design, ARCHITECTURE / General, HOUSE & HOME / Design & Construction, The environment, environmental science, engineering & technology, History of Architecture, Technical design, Architecture: interior design, Building construction & materials, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Building construction and materials