Greek Architecture A. W. Lawrence

Name: Greek Architecture By A. W. Lawrence
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SeriesThe Yale University Press Pelican History of Art Series

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Discussing the development of Greek architecture in the Aegean and other Greek lands from its earliest beginnings around 3000 BC to the first century BC. The temples of the Hellenic age are discussed, as are domestic Greek architecture, town planning, theatres and fortifications.

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Greek Architecture by A. W. Lawrence

This splendid book discusses the development of Greek architecture in the Aegean and other Greek lands from its earliest beginnings around 3000 until the first century B.C. The eminent scholar A.W. Lawrence considers the evolution of the magnificent temples of the Hellenic age, focusing in particular on their function, geometry, and proportions. He also discusses Greek domestic architecture, town planning, theaters, and fortifications, providing details on the materials and methods with which all these buildings were constructed.

Now reissued with revisions by R.A. Tomlinson and with a stunning array of color illustrations, many photographed specially for this edition, this classic text will continue to enthrall and inform.

About A. W. Lawrence

A.W. Lawrence was professor of classical archaeology at Cambridge University and the first professor of archaeology at the University of Ghana, where he established a national museum. He wrote widely on the subject of Greek architecture and sculpture as well as on fortifications in west Africa. R.A. Tomlinson was professor in the department of ancient history and archaeology at the University of Birmingham. He is now director of the British School at Athens.

Additional information

Sku

GOR003511242

ISBN 13

9780300064926

ISBN 10

0300064926

Title

Greek Architecture by A. W. Lawrence

Author

A. W. Lawrence

Series

The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art Series

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Yale University Press

Year published

19960828

Number of pages

264

Prizes

N/A

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