The four elements of architecture and other writings

Author

Semper, Gottfried; Herrmann, Wolfgang (Translator); Mallgrave, Harry Francis (Translator); Rykwert, Joseph (Contributor)

Document type

Livre

Language

English

Collection

RES monographs in anthropology and aesthetics.

Source

The four elements of architecture and other writings. 1989, xx, 314 p., ill.; bibliogr. ref.; index

ISBN

0521354757

Publisher

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (gbr)

Publication country

United Kingdom

Abstract (en)

Translations of "Preliminary remarks on polychrome architecture and sculpture in antiquity"; "The four elements of architecture"; "Science, industry, and art"; "Prospectus: comparative theory of building"; the Prolegomenon and excerpt on the theory of 'dressing' from "Style in the technical and tectonic arts or practical aesthetics". An introduction examines Semper's theoretical development, preceded by an essay on Semper as architect and historian. Subject, name and place indices are included.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- Architecture -- Germany
• Semper, Gottfried, 1803-1879
• Writings
• Architectural theory
• Germany
• 1800-1900

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Architecture -- Allemagne
• Semper, Gottfried, 1803-1879
• Ecrits
• Théorie de l'architecture
• Allemagne
• 1800-1900

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19910701-00456420

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