02430cam a22003493u 4500 75561 UtSlPG 20260610134740.0 m cr n 260607r20251899utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 00001424 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NA Douglas, Harry, 1857-1938 Some old masters of Greek architecture Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-03-08 Bob Taylor, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Some Old Masters of Greek Architecture" by Harry Douglas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to shed light on the often-overlooked architects of ancient Greece, exploring their contributions and the lasting impact of their designs on the field of architecture. Douglas seeks to revive the names and stories of these geniuses who shaped the architectural standards that continue to be admired and emulated in modern times. The opening of this work introduces the author’s motivation to delve into the obscured history of Greek architects, highlighting a significant gap in the general awareness of their identities and achievements. Douglas emphasizes the importance of architecture as an art form that intertwines functionality and aesthetics. He critiques the tendency of historians to forget or overlook the names of architects in favor of artists from other domains, such as painting and sculpture. By mentioning specific examples and historical references, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of notable Greek architects, including a list of eighty-two figures he aims to discuss throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Great Barrington: Quarter-Oak, 1899 Architecture, Greek Architecture -- Greece Farrand, Charles D., 1865- https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t99602811 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75561 116286 116286