A celebration of the classical architectural tradition that spans 2500 years and continues to be widely practiced today. Professionals, students, and enthusiasts will benefit from the rich illustrations, including detailed line drawings that demonstrate this rich tradition and its dominant themes and patterns.

Classical architecture continues to be widely practiced today, and this book describes and showcases its fundamental principles from its roots in Antiquity through its continuous development during the Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo periods, Neoclassicism, and its survival in various forms up to the current century. Richly illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs, a particular strength of the book is the many detailed and annotated line drawings for which the author is known, as well as a glossary that serves as a dictionary of classical architecture in its own right.

The author celebrates the rich vocabulary, grammar, and language of classical architecture, demonstrating the vast variety of themes and patterns found within the subject. The book provides a foundation for understanding this rich design resource, which has been at the heart of Western culture for over 2500 years and continues to be studied and practiced worldwide. For practicing architects, designers, and students, this is the standard book for understanding the classical tradition in architecture and landscape.

Pages: 272, Dimensions: 21.7x21.7cm