{"product_id":"the-four-elements-of-architecture-and-other-writings-paperback-9780521180863","title":"The Four Elements of Architecture and Other Writings (Paperback) 9780521180863","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Four Elements of Architecture and Other Writings\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1989, this book provides an English translation of a number of Gottfied Semper's published writings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGottfried Semper (Author), Harry Francis Mallgrave (Translated by), Wolfgang Herrmann (Translated by), Harry Francis Mallgrave (Introduction by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521180863, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 17 February 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e338 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 1.8 cm, 0.59 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eGottfied Semper was the most important German theorist of the nineteenth century. From his first published essay on Greek polychromy in 1834 to his final lecture on the origin of architectural styles in 1869, Semper persistently endeavoured to fashion a comprehensive architectural theory explaining the meaning and transformational nature of architectural form. The breadth and richness of his ideas, both applauded and opposed at the turn of the twentieth century, proved enormously influential in the development of modern theory. Originally published in 1989, this book provides an English translation of a number of Semper's published writings. The introduction seeks to trace the course of Semper's theoretical development over thirty-five years. Semper's ideas, like those of his contemporaries, John Ruskin and Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, had enormous influence on the genesis of modern architectural theory and will appeal to both architectural historians and architects.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eGottfried Semper: architect and historian Joesph Rykwert\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Preliminary Remarks on Polychrome Architecture and Sculpture in Antiquity\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Four Elements of Architecture\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Science, Industry and Art\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Prospectus: Comparative Theory of Building\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Prospectus: Style in the Technical and Tectonic Arts or Practical Aesthetics\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Style in the Technical and Tectonic Arts or Practical Aesthetics\u003cbr\u003e Section 1. Prolegomenon\u003cbr\u003e Section 2. The Textile Art (Excerpt): 1. B. 'On the manner in Which Style is Conditioned by the Treatment of the Material'\u003cbr\u003e 2. C. 'On the Manner in Which Style Becomes Specialized and Developed in the Dressing (Bekleidung) in Different Nations Throughout the Course of Cultural History\u003cbr\u003e Part VII. On Architectural Styles\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Name and place index\u003cbr\u003e Subject index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46000404136216,"sku":"9780521180863","price":24.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521180863i_908da588-dca5-4c77-bd64-f97075ecd636.jpg?v=1691373265","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-four-elements-of-architecture-and-other-writings-paperback-9780521180863","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}