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The Four Elements of Architecture and Other Writings
Gottfried Semper
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Paperback. Originally published in 1989, this book provides an English translation of a number of Gottfied Semper's published writings. Translator(s): Mallgrave, Harry Francis; Herrmann, Wolfgang. Series: RES Monographs in Anthropology and Aesthetics. Num Pages: 338 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 175 x 19. Weight in Grams: 604. Series: RES Monographs in Anthropology and Aesthetics. 338 pages. Originally published in 1989, this book provides an English translation of a number of Gottfied Semper's published writings. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: AMA. Dimension: 253 x 175 x 19. Weight: 616. Translator(s): Mallgrave, Harry Francis; Herrmann, Wolfgang.
Gottfied Semper was the most important German theorist of the nineteenth century. From his first published essay on Greek polychromy in 1834 to his final lecture on the origin of architectural styles in 1869, Semper persistently endeavoured to fashion a comprehensive architectural theory explaining the meaning and transformational nature of architectural form. The breadth and richness of his ideas, both applauded and opposed at the turn of the twentieth century, proved enormously influential in the development of modern theory. Originally published in 1989, this book provides an English translation of a number of Semper's published writings. The introduction seeks to ... Read more
Gottfied Semper was the most important German theorist of the nineteenth century. From his first published essay on Greek polychromy in 1834 to his final lecture on the origin of architectural styles in 1869, Semper persistently endeavoured to fashion a comprehensive architectural theory explaining the meaning and transformational nature of architectural form. The breadth and richness of his ideas, both applauded and opposed at the turn of the twentieth century, proved enormously influential in the development of modern theory. Originally published in 1989, this book provides an English translation of a number of Semper's published writings. The introduction seeks to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
338
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
RES Monographs in Anthropology and Aesthetics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
338
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521180863
SKU
V9780521180863
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