What do you think?
Rate this book
Architecture: Classic and Early Christian
Explore the architectural traditions that shaped the ancient and early Christian world.
* Classic and Early Christian* by T. Roger Smith and John Slater offers an illustrated introduction to the buildings, forms, and construction methods of historic civilizations. From Egyptian temples and Greek columns to Roman monuments, Byzantine churches, and Romanesque structures, this classic handbook follows the development of architecture across cultures and centuries.
Plans, sections, elevations, and architectural illustrations help readers understand how buildings were designed and how their parts work together. The authors examine columns, arches, vaults, ornament, and the relationships between structure, purpose, and style.
This annotated English edition, edited by **Alim Ekiz**, preserves the historical text and includes **twelve pages of new editorial commentary** offering guidance on reading architectural drawings, comparing buildings, and approaching the nineteenth-century work.
Inside, readers will
- Egyptian, West Asiatic, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman architecture
- Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, and Islamic architectural traditions
- Explanations of the classical orders, building methods, and ornament
- Historical illustrations, a glossary, and an index
- Additional editorial commentary for modern readers
An engaging reference for architecture students, artists, history enthusiasts, and readers interested in the origins of architectural design.
* Classic and Early Christian* by T. Roger Smith and John Slater offers an illustrated introduction to the buildings, forms, and construction methods of historic civilizations. From Egyptian temples and Greek columns to Roman monuments, Byzantine churches, and Romanesque structures, this classic handbook follows the development of architecture across cultures and centuries.
Plans, sections, elevations, and architectural illustrations help readers understand how buildings were designed and how their parts work together. The authors examine columns, arches, vaults, ornament, and the relationships between structure, purpose, and style.
This annotated English edition, edited by **Alim Ekiz**, preserves the historical text and includes **twelve pages of new editorial commentary** offering guidance on reading architectural drawings, comparing buildings, and approaching the nineteenth-century work.
Inside, readers will
- Egyptian, West Asiatic, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman architecture
- Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, and Islamic architectural traditions
- Explanations of the classical orders, building methods, and ornament
- Historical illustrations, a glossary, and an index
- Additional editorial commentary for modern readers
An engaging reference for architecture students, artists, history enthusiasts, and readers interested in the origins of architectural design.
460 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2015
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
No one has reviewed this book yet.