[ebooks] Storie da biblioteca - le fotografie (Italian Edition) by AIB Marche at Arts-Photography

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“The most sensible book and the most exempt from prejudice that ever was written in that science.” — Horace Walpole.Born in Stockholm to Scottish parents; taken to London at the age of two and then on to India; William Chambers (1723-96) later studied architecture in Italy and France before finally settling in London. There he gained royal favor as the tutor in architecture of the Prince of Wales (later George III); which proved to be a definite asset throughout his career.His Treatise; originally published in 1791; was reprinted 32 years later with additional illustrations; articles; and an introduction discussing the qualifications and duties of an architect. This beautifully illustrated reproduction of the rare 1791 edition — originally designed to aid students in their study of architecture — contains 55 superbly engraved; fine-line plates displaying ornate compartments for coved ceilings; plans and elevations of pilaster capitals; pedestals for columns; arches; balusters; and other architectural features. An extremely influential book on British architectural practices of the eighteenth century; it is still widely regarded as the standard English text on the subject.