The Lost Meaning of Classical Architecture
| Author | : George L. Hersey |
| Publisher | : MIT Press |
| Total Pages | : 220 |
| Release | : 1988 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0262580896 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780262580892 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Lost Meaning of Classical Architecture by : George L. Hersey
Download or read book The Lost Meaning of Classical Architecture written by George L. Hersey and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By analyzing this poetry - the tropes founded on the Greek terms for ornamental detail - he reconstructs a classical theory about the origin and meaning of the orders, one that links them to ancient sacrificial ritual and myth.
