2nd Edition

The Classical Orders of Architecture

By Robert Chitham Copyright 2004
228 Pages
by Routledge

230 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

This is the only publication that presents a modern interpretation of the Classical Orders. The new edition of this successful title now includes the proportions in both metric and imperial measurements to make the orders more accessible and to provide a valuable reference for designers. The inclusion of both 100-part and 96-part systems of proportion is underpinned by an essay on James Gibbs -... Read more
Original Introduction; Introduction to the New Edition: James Gibbs and his influence on American Architecture by Calder Loth; Introductory notes on the 96-part Orders; Historical Background; The Orders in Detail; The 96-Part Orders; Use of the Orders

Biography

Robert Chitham

'This is the only modern source/textbook in existence... I need it!' Peter Hudson, Professor, University of Portsmouth, UK.