Baroque Architecture (1914)

von Martin Shaw Briggs

380 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Baroque Architecture is a book written by Martin Shaw Briggs in 1914. It is a comprehensive guide to the Baroque architectural style, which flourished in Europe from the late 16th century to the early 18th century. The book covers the history, characteristics, and examples of Baroque architecture, including its use of ornamental decoration, dramatic lighting, and grandeur. It also explores the influence of Baroque architecture on other art forms, such as sculpture, painting, and music. The book features numerous illustrations and photographs of Baroque buildings and interiors, providing readers with a visual understanding of the style. Overall, Baroque Architecture is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and aesthetics of this important architectural movement.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.

• Themen: Kunst Architektur Landschaftsarchitektur und -gestaltung Stadtplanung und Architektur
• ISBN: 9781436785785
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 280 x 210 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC