Excerpt from An Extension of the Dewey Decimal System of Classification Applied to Architecture and Building
Each one of these primary classes or centuries is next divided into ten secondary divisions or decades, like that for the Fine Arts 700 Fine Arts 710 Landscape Architecture 720 Architecture 730 Sculpture 740 Drawing 750 'painting 7 60 Engraving 7 70 Photography 780 Music 790 Amusements Each secondary class or decade is further divided into ten sub divisions or units, for example, like Architecture' 720 Architecture 721 Construction 722 Ancient 728 Mediaeval 724 Modern 725 Public 726 Religious 727 Educational 728 Residence 729 Design In this manner are Obtained 1000 unit divisions which form a system usually found sufficient for a small library, a collection of general memoranda, or a series of notes and clippings of moderate extent. But a specialist requires a much more extendedsubdivision of perhaps only a few of these units comprising the topics in which he is chiefly interested. This introduces a very useful property of the decimal system, namely, that it may be almost infinitely extended in any part by the subdivision of certain units without affecting others or requiring any rearrangement of the general system.
First subdivide into tenths of the unit, like Modern Architecture.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. A groundbreaking catalog developed by the author meticulously categorizes architecture and building using a modified Dewey Decimal System. By expanding the system's utility, this book extends the possibilities for the organization of architectural knowledge, integrating it with other fields and illuminating architectural history. The author's extension emphasizes the importance of architectural theory, and the book provides valuable insights for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. Through its innovative approach, this book enhances the study and practice of architecture, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333341374_0
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