Rudiments of ancient architecture, containing an historical account of the five orders, with their proportions, and examples of each from antiques; also extracts from Vitruvius, Pliny, &c. relative to the Buildings of the Ancients. Calculated for the Use of those who wish to attain a summary Knowledge of the Science of Architecture. With a dictionary of terms. Illustrated with eleven plates.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture, Greek--Early works to 1800.

Architecture, Greek.

Architecture, Roman--Early works to 1800.

Architecture, Roman.

Architecture--Orders--Early works to 1800.

Architecture.

Architecture--Dictionaries--Early works to 1800.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi,117,[3]p.,10 plates )

Edition:

The second edition, much enlarged.

Other Title:

Rudiments of ancient architecture,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for I. and J. Taylor, at the Architectural Library, Holborn, MDCCXCIV. [1794]

Notes:

With a half-title and a final advertisement leaf.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T79468.

OCLC:

642701699