Sixth book of classic treatise by influential Italian Renaissance architect. Handbook of classical style comprises 76 superb plates — with extensive editorial apparatus — including elevations, floor plans, cutaway views and other images. Farmhouses, workers' dwellings, pavilions, fortresses, villas, palaces, houses for a king, etc. 173 illustrations. Introduction. Notes.
The Five Books of Architecture by Sebastino Serlio Serlio establishes the importance of geometry and perspective and provides practical information on terrain, materials, antique and Renaissance structures — St. Peter's in Rome, Colosseum, Pantheon — and theaters. Over 300 illustrations.
Vitruvius Britannicus: Second Series by J. Badeslade, J. Rocque, John Woolfe, James Gandon This magnificent volume comprises three folios, originally published between 1739 and 1771. More than 100 plates depict facades, ground plans, exterior elevations, and perspective views of grand Neo-Palladian buildings.
The American Builder's Companion by Asher Benjamin The most widely used early 19th century architectural style and source book, this work ranges from the Colonial up into Greek Revival periods. Benjamin covers the extensive development of carpentry and construction techniques. Over 375 figures.
