The Five Books of Architecture

by Sebastiano Serlio

Five rare volumes comprise influential link between classical architectural theory and Renaissance architecture — reproduced in one inexpensive volume. Serlio establishes the importance of geometry and perspective and provides practical information on terrain, materials, antique and Renaissance structures — St. Peter's in Rome, Colosseum, Pantheon — and theaters. Over 300 illustrations.

Genres: Architecture

416 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1982