A History of Architecture Sir Banister Fletcher 1954 HC 16th Ed. History Design

Description: **** VERY GOOD CONDITION ADULT OWNED / SMOKE FREE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE INQUIRE A History of Architecture Sir Banister Fletcher 1954 HC 16th Ed. History Design - R18 Comparative Method for Students, Craftsmen & Amateurs The 16th edition of Sir Banister Fletcher's A History of Architecture is the first major work of history to include an overview of the architectural achievements of the 16th Century. Banister Fletcher has been the standard one volume architectural history for over 100 years and continues to give a concise and factual account of world architecture from the earliest times. This history of Architecture on the Comparative Method of which the short title Comparative Architecture aims at displaying clearly the characteristic features of the architecture of each country by comparing the buildings of each period and by giving due prominence to the influences - geographical, geological, climatic, religious, social, and historical - which hitherto have not been emphasized systematically in presenting the story of architectural development. The study of architecture opens up the enjoyment of contemplating buildings with an appreciation of their purpose, meaning, and charm, and every structure conjures up the conditions of past ages. It is the one art with which we are all brought into daily contact, for it shelters us from the elements, gives us Home, and enshrines the sacred symbols of all religions.The best way to learn about Architecture is to study actual buildings. It is sad to record that a number of the buildings described have been destroyed by enemy action during the two World Wars. It is hoped that this work will continue to appeal not only to architectural students and craftsmen but also to that wider public which influences and largely controls the architecture of to-day, so that it will demand fine buildings comparable to the great monuments of the past. Sir Banister Flight Fletcher (15 February 1866, London 17 August 1953, London) was an English architect and architectural historian, as was his father, also named Banister Fletcher. They wrote the standard textbook A History of Architecture. Dimensions: 9.75" x 6.25" x 2" Some rubbing/roughing on covers (see pics) Smudge on tail (see pic) Thanks For Viewing :) ..ooOO PLEASE SEE MY OTHER ITEMS FOR SHIPPING DISCOUNTS OOoo.. * INSURANCE (OPTIONAL) PLEASE INQUIRE * _gsrx_vers_1673 (GS 9.8b6 (1673))

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