Orders Of Architecture

80 black and white plates by Augustus Pugin and other major artists and architects - these depict the designs of iconic architects, from Vitruvius, Palladio, Vignola, Serlio, and Lescot, and major buidings of the classical world. Featuring porticos, temples, over twenty different Roman structures, this is a complete reference to the classical orders of architecture. It also includes measured and highly detailed drawings of capitals, friezes, and building elements, doorways, elevations and more. Many designs demonstrate proportions and fine construction lines.