For all those interested in the relationship between ideas and the built environment, John Onians provides a lively illustrated account of the range of meanings that Western culture has assigned to the Classical orders. Onians shows that during the 2,000 years from their first appearance in ancient Greece through their codification in Renaissance Italy, the orders - the columns and capitals known as Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite - were made to serve expressive purposes, engaging the viewer in a continuing ...
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For all those interested in the relationship between ideas and the built environment, John Onians provides a lively illustrated account of the range of meanings that Western culture has assigned to the Classical orders. Onians shows that during the 2,000 years from their first appearance in ancient Greece through their codification in Renaissance Italy, the orders - the columns and capitals known as Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite - were made to serve expressive purposes, engaging the viewer in a continuing visual dialogue.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9780691002194.
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Good. Paperback This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Copy is in good condition, Spine/Bindings are good, unmarked text, copy shows some signs of edge wear & storage/reading wear. Fast Shipping-Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer!
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Good Condition. The text has some marking., the cover has minor wear with a small ding to the lower back corner with a small crease on the lower back corner. Quantity Available: 1. ISBN: 0691002193. ISBN/EAN: 9780691002194. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560802390.
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Very Good Condition. The text appears clean, the cover has minor wear. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 5. ISBN: 0691002193. ISBN/EAN: 9780691002194. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560802387.
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Like New. Size: 8x1x10; Princeton University Press; Princeton, 1990. Softcover. A Near Fine, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, trace handling marks, scratch mark top spine, a hint of sunning to page margins, small crease top front cover corner, few small scuff marks bottom text block edge, a nice, clean and unmarked copy in Oversize Wraps. 4to[quarto or approx. 9.5 x 12 inches], 351pp., notes, bibliography, indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
