Semper, Gottfried
The Four Elements of Architecture and Other Writings
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521180863
- author:
- Semper, Gottfried
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 338
- Dimensions:
- 25.1 x 17.8 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Architecture
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Four Elements of Architecture and Other Writings is a collection of writings by Gottfried Semper, a key figure in the development of modern architectural theory. First published in 1989, this book brings together a number of Semper's published works, providing insight into his comprehensive architectural theory.
Spanning over thirty-five years, Semper's ideas had a profound influence on the genesis of modern architectural theory, shaping the work of contemporaries such as John Ruskin and Eugene Viollet-le-Duc. This book offers an English translation of Semper's writings, making it an essential resource for both architectural historians and architects.
Originally published in 1989, this reissue provides a unique opportunity to engage with Semper's ideas and their enduring impact on the field of architecture.
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