Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796, author.

A treatise on civil architecture / by William Chambers ; introduction by Frank Salmon.

First edition.

Stockholm, Sweden : Bokförlaget Stolpe, 2023.

4, iv, 84 pages, unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, plans ; 56 cm

Sir William Chambers (1723-96) was a Swedish British architect who designed imaginative castle buildings and luxurious interiors as well as simple and rational utilitarian architecture: some of his most famous works include the Roehampton Villa, Great Pagoda and Somerset House (all located in London). Originally published in 1756, 'A Treatise on Civil Architecture' is an architecture handbook in which Chambers explains the basics of the art of building, aiming 'to collect into one volume what is now dispersed in a great many, and to select, from mountains of promiscuous Materials, a Series of Sound Precepts and good Designs.' The guidebook is supplemented by concise texts and beautiful illustrations of classical building types and their functions. Received with considerable acclaim upon its release, 'A Treatise on Civil Architecture' quickly became the most popular practical work on architecture in the English language and has since been republished several times. This handsome clothbound edition is published in conjunction with the 300th anniversary of Chambers' birth.

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Decoration and ornament, Architectural.
Architecture Details.
Architecture Early works to 1800.
Décoration et ornement architecturaux.
Architecture Détails.
Architecture Ouvrages avant 1800.
architectural ornament.
Architecture

facsimiles (reproductions)
Early works
Facsimiles
Fac-similés.

Salmon, Frank (Frank E.), writer of introduction.

Location: Library main m 320251
Call No.: 320251
Copy: 1
Status: Available