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An Inquiry Into The Principles Of Beauty In Grecian Architecture: With A Historical View Of The Rise And Progress Of The Art In Greece (1860)

An Inquiry Into The Principles Of Beauty In Grecian Architecture: With A Historical View Of The Rise And Progress Of The Art In Greece (1860)

Aberdeen, George Hamilton Gordon

Hardcover

PhilosophyArt HistoryGeneral Architecture

ISBN10: 1436906105
ISBN13: 9781436906104
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Inquiry Into The Principles Of Beauty In Grecian Architecture: With A Historical View Of The Rise And Progress Of The Art In Greece (1860) is a book written by George Hamilton Gordon, the 4th Earl of Aberdeen. The book is an investigation into the principles of beauty in Grecian architecture, examining the historical development of the art in Greece. The author explores the various elements that contribute to the aesthetic appeal of Grecian architecture, including proportion, symmetry, and ornamentation. The book also provides a historical overview of the rise and progress of the art in Greece, from its earliest beginnings to its peak during the classical period. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient Greek texts, archaeological evidence, and contemporary accounts. Overall, this book is a comprehensive study of the principles of beauty in Grecian architecture, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and aesthetics of this art form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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