The Origins of the Greek Architectural Orders

Author: Barbara A. Barletta
The Origins of the Greek Architectural Orders
Cambridge University Press
2001
ISBN: 0521124220
Language: English
Pages: 228
Format: PDF
Size: 44,44 МБ
Much of our understanding of the origins and early development of the Greek architectural order is based on the writings of ancient authors, such as Virtruvius, and those of modern interpreters. Traditionally, the archaeological evidence has been viewed secondarily and often made to fit within a literary context, despite contradictions that occur. Barbara Barletta's study examines both forms of evidence in an effort to reconcile the two sources, as well as to offer a coherent reconstruction of the origins and early development of the Greek architectural orders.