Architecture: Ancient, Medieval, And Modern (1880)

By T. Roger Smith

Book Overview

""Architecture: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern"" is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Roger Smith in 1880. The book explores the history of architecture, starting from ancient times and continuing through the medieval period up to the modern era. It covers a wide range of architectural styles, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical.The book is divided into three parts, with each part focusing on a different era of architecture. The first part covers ancient architecture, including the pyramids, temples, and tombs of Egypt, as well as the temples and amphitheaters of Greece and Rome. The second part delves into medieval architecture, including the Gothic cathedrals of Europe and the Islamic architecture of the Middle East. The third part covers modern architecture, including the Renaissance palaces of Italy, the Baroque churches of Spain, and the Neoclassical buildings of the United States.Throughout the book, Smith provides detailed descriptions of each architectural style, including its history, key features, and notable examples. He also includes illustrations and photographs of many of the buildings he discusses, making it easier for readers to visualize the structures he describes.Overall, ""Architecture: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern"" is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of architecture. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject, from students and scholars to architects and design enthusiasts.Being Lectures Delivered At The School Of Military Engineering.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: 1165305208
• ISBN13: 9781165305209
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"