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Letters of an Architect from France, Italy and Greece

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In 1816, architect and botanist Joseph Woods (1776–1864) embarked on a two-year journey through France, Switzerland, Italy and Greece, documenting interesting flora as well as buildings of note. This two-volume work first appeared in 1828. The account stands apart from other contemporary travelogues owing to the application of Woods' architectural insight. By critically assessing ancient and modern buildings for strengths and defects, Woods hoped to inform fellow architects as to how they might produce beautiful buildings through the study of different modes of construction and decoration. Accordingly, the text is accompanied by Woods' drawings of important buildings and architectural features. In Volume 2, he records his travels through Italy, Greece and Malta, and examines such notable locations as the Athenian Acropolis and the ruins of Pompeii.
Release date Australia
January 23rd, 2014
Author
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Illustrations
10 Plates, black and white; 20 Line drawings, unspecified
Pages
490
Dimensions
178x254x25
ISBN-13
9781108069427
Product ID
21792851

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