ISBN: 9780282574352 - The Student's Instructor in Drawing and Working: The Five Orders of Architecture, Fully Explaining the Best Methods for Striking Regular and Quirked ... for Finding the True Diameter of an Order (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the five classical orders of architecture: Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite. Delving into the history and aesthetics of these enduring architectural styles, the author offers a detailed exploration of their proportions, ornamentation, and construction techniques. Through clear explanations and meticulously crafted illustrations, the book empowers readers to understand the intricacies of each order, from the basic principles of drawing and measurement to the nuanced details of molding profiles and the process of constructing columns and capitals. This book is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners of architecture, providing a foundation for understanding and applying these timeless architectural principles. 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. print-on-demand item.…