The Art of Building in the Classical World Vision, Craftsmanship, and Linear Perspective in Greek and Roman Architecture

This book examines the application of drawing in the design process of classical architecture, exploring how the tools and techniques of drawing developed for architecture subsequently shaped theories of vision and representations of the universe in science and philosophy. Building on recent scholar...

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Main Author: Senseney, John R.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2011
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