Architecture, Mysticism and Myth
Author | : William Richard Lethaby |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2004-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780486435190 |
ISBN-13 | : 0486435199 |
Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Download or read book Architecture, Mysticism and Myth written by William Richard Lethaby and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1892, this classic explores the symbolism of classical architecture. A milestone in relating mysticism to design, it shows the correlation between mythology and the design of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Taj Mahal, the Palace of Versailles, and other architectural masterpieces. 30 black-and-white illustrations.