Oeuvres d'Architecture de Vincent Scamozzi Vicentin, Architecte de la

Vincenzo Scamozzi

ISBN 10: 028238359X / ISBN 13: 9780282383596

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a stunning treatise on the work of Vicenza-based 16th-century architect Vincenzo Scamozzi, celebrated for his contributions to Renaissance architecture. It comprises five treatises on architecture, detailing his innovative principles, including the use of classical orders and proportions, and their application in designing buildings. For the first time, this volume presents Scamozzi's work in a comprehensive English translation with extensive commentary, images, and diagrams by the leading expert on Renaissance architecture, Robert Tavernor. Scamozzi's works have greatly influenced famous buildings throughout the world, including Sir Christopher Wren's design for St. Paul's Cathedral in London. This book will appeal to architects, architectural historians, and anyone with an interest in Renaissance architecture. It is a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of architectural thought during this transformative era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oeuvres d'Architecture de Vincent Scamozzi Vicentin, Architecte de la
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: French
• ISBN 10: 028238359X
• ISBN 13: 9780282383596
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Excerpt from Oeuvres d'Architecture de Vincent Scamozzi Vicentin, Architecte de la Republique de Venise: Contenuës dans Son Idée de l'Architecture Universelle; Dont les Regles des Cinq Ordres, Que le Sixième Livre Contient Ont Été Traduites en François

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.