A Historical Inquiry Into The True Principles Of Beauty In Art, Part 1: More Especially With Reference To Architecture (1849)

By James Fergusson

""A Historical Inquiry Into The True Principles Of Beauty In Art, Part 1: More Especially With Reference To Architecture"" is a book written by James Fergusson in 1849. It is a detailed historical investigation into the principles of beauty in art, with a particular focus on architecture. The book explores the evolution of architectural styles throughout history, from ancient Greece and Rome to the Gothic and Renaissance periods. Fergusson examines the various elements of architectural design, including proportion, symmetry, and ornamentation, and discusses how these elements contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal of a building. The book also delves into the cultural and societal factors that have influenced architectural design over the centuries. ""A Historical Inquiry Into The True Principles Of Beauty In Art, Part 1"" is a comprehensive and insightful study of the principles of beauty in art and their application to architecture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164572393
• ISBN13: 9781164572398
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 572 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"