Laugier and eighteenth century French theory
1985, First Edition. London : A. Zwemmer. First paperback edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #435322
ISBN: 0302027521
Series; Studies in architecture ; v. 6. Physical description; xiii, 270 pages 40 plates (including plans) 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 256-259. Bibliographical footnotes). Contents; The story of Laugier's life -- Laugier's taste -- The theoretical foundation -- Perfection and Rococo -- Gothic through classical eyes -- Embellished Gothic -- The new church architecture -- Town-planning and garden architecture -- Critics and sources -- Reception of the Essai outside France. Subjects; Laugier de Tassy Mr. Essai sur l'architecture. Laugier, Marc Antoine 1711-1769. Essai sur l'architecture. Laugier, Marc Antoine 1711-1769. Laugier, Marc Antoine. Laugier, Marc Antoine 1711-1769 Criticism and interpretation. Geschichte 1700-1800. Architecture France. Architecture. Architecture France History 18th century. Architecture Theory. City planning. Garden structures France.
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