Description |
xvii, 321 p. : ill., maps, plans. |
Series |
The classical tradition in architecture |
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Classical tradition in architecture.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Mathematician, engineer, courtier -- The rebirth of French classicism I : the Academie Royale d'Architecture -- The rebirth of French classicism II : Paris -- Architects and mathematicians -- Architecture versus erudition : the Perrault-Blondel debate revisited -- Architecture and the Encyclopedia : Blondel as reader and collector -- Conclusion : Blondel's Nachleben. |
Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
Subject |
Blondel, Francois, 1618-1686 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Architectural practice -- France -- History -- 17th century.
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Classicism in architecture -- France.
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Architecture -- Mathematics.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Blondel, Francois, 1618-1686.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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Added Title |
Architecture, erudition, and the scientific revolution |
ISBN |
9780415491990 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
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0415491991 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780203718063 (electronic bk.) |
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