"Vignola codified the rules of classical architecture for the Italian Renaissance . . . Ware codified Vignola for the American Renaissance." -- John Barrington Bayley, from the Introductory Notes to The American Vignola
From 1890 to 1940, Americans designed and built...
This includes tables of the Classical Orders, measured drawings of monuments, and practical instruction on classical design. 304 illustrations.
This includes tables of the Classical Orders, measured drawings of monuments, and practical instruction on classical design. 304 illustrations.
"The American Vignola" includes measured drawings of the great monuments of the ancient, Renaissance, and baroque periods. There is practical instruction on designing vaults, doors, and windows. There are tables of classical orders and guides for drawing and establishing geometrical...