Architectural Theory, Volume 2

"The present volume, which is the first of two, begins with theory in ancient and classical times and concludes in 1870"--Page [xxiii]. "[This volume], along with the forthcoming second volume, covering 1870 to 2000, is an indispensable reference for any student or scholar of architecture. Organized thematically, it features general and section introductions and headnotes to each essay written by a renowned expert on architectural theory"--Back cover.