The Architect, Or, Practical House Carpenter - Softcover

Benjamin, Asher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1024385248 ISBN 13: 9781024385243

Verlag: Hutson Street Press, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

"The Architect, Or, Practical House Carpenter," by Asher Benjamin, is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of architecture as it was understood in the early 19th century. Subtitled "Illustrated By Sixty-four Engravings, Which Exhibit The Orders Of Architecture, And Other Elements Of The Art: Designed For The Use Of Carpenters And Builders," the book provides detailed instruction and visual examples for constructing buildings according to established architectural styles.

Benjamin's work is aimed at practical application, offering carpenters and builders the knowledge necessary to design and erect structures with an understanding of proportion, style, and the classical orders. The engravings serve as a visual reference, making the concepts accessible to those engaged in the physical act of building. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American architecture, building techniques, or the classical tradition in design.

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Hutson Street Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1024385248
• ISBN 13: 9781024385243
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 250
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