The Four Books of Architecture (Volume 1) (Dover Architecture)

This book was larger than I thought. The information and imaging were well laid out and easy to see, but the only drawback is I have not gotten to read it yet! I am thrilled to have gotten my hands on this influence of architecture!

This book is a MUST for every interested mind to understanding the basics and logic to why construction and design is, what it is! Today construction throws logic out the door and is based off of money ... short term return. This book along with Vitruvius's book, Ten Books on Architecture, will be the corner stone of a new chapter in construction and design. Designers, Builders and politicians (who should not be in the mix of decision makers) all talk the talk of "Green", proving to be a farce in many ways. Simple concepts explained and set in these two books prove more "Green" than anything brought up today in this world based off of fade and fashion.Just make it simple, get these two books into your reading schedule and learn what was forgotten. The thought process becomes clear once taken the time to just sit down and READ!!!Michael in Charlotte, NC(previously of FL, previously of NV, previously of CA, previously of DC, previously of PA)

This book belongs in all of the architecture libraries of the world. It is a book that is a classic, a "must have" for all the professionals in the field. It requires a bit of concentration to read, because it is written in an "old fashioned" way, where some of the letters look a bit odd for the modern eyes ( the letters "s" in a lot of the words look like an "f", which reminds you of the german "ß"). But other than that, I think it is a wonderful book, carefully illustrated. I gave one as a gift for an architect friend, and he has been enjoying it a lot.

Wanted to a little about the classical architectural standards and got a whole lot more. Also has some strange characters, but you!ll figure it out

Handy tool.

Excellent book of classical temples and structures. Way too over the top for building for today, unless you are building a backyard temple or mediterranean villa but great inspiration if you are looking to incorporate a few classical design elements into a project. I will be using some of the moulding profiles and patterns for some carving templates. The large number of line drawings are clean and concise with lots of detail.

Great resource for classical architecture buffs. I hope someday there will be a Palladian Renaissance.

The historic British translation is an interesting one if you can get past the curious habit of using an "f" as an "s". I found the drawings of ancient structures to be worth at least as much as the 5 orders presented by Palladio.

This 1738 exact translation by Isaac Ware of Palladio's 'The Four Books of Architecture' is excellently reproduced with all Palladio's fine engravings accurately shown. The text is full of interest too but it is the drawings which are invaluable. I purchased it to solve the puzzle that the actual town houses in Vicenza do not seem to be the same as Palladio's drawings. This is indeed the case as the book turns out to be an idealisation of his architectural ideas - and no less valuable for this though my interest is in the difference between abstract ideals and reality.

Full of many beautifully printed sketches from the original, text reproduced as in the archaic translation into english so expect to see some curious letter formations (the 's's look like 'f's).

Fast delivery, excellent, recommended A+++++

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Goo condition. Thanx👍