000 03034cam a22003613u 4500
001 65462
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134518.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010 _a2008570385
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aNA
100 1 _aLeeds, W. H.
_q(William Henry),
_d1786-1866
245 1 0 _aRudimentary Architecture for the Use of Beginners :
_bThe Orders and Their Æsthetic Principles
246 1 _aRudimentary Architecture for the Use of Beginners The Orders and Their Aesthetic Principles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-05-28
505 0 _aThe Orders generally -- First Order: Ancient Doric. Modern Doric. Tuscan -- Second, or voluted-capital, Order: Greek Ionic. Roman and Modern -- Third, or foliaged-capital Order: Corinthian. Composite -- Columniation: forms and denominations of temples and porticoes -- Intercolumniation -- Glossarial index.
508 _aCharlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Rudimentary Architecture for the Use of Beginners" by W. H. Leeds is a foundational architectural treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as an introductory guide to the classical orders of architecture, focusing on both the aesthetic principles and structural elements that define them. The author aims to make the appreciation and understanding of architecture accessible to amateurs and professionals alike, highlighting the distinction between mere building and architecture as a fine art. The opening of the treatise elaborates on the importance of grounding architectural rules in clear explanations of principles to foster genuine understanding, particularly for beginners. Leeds differentiates between the practical aspects of building and the artistic qualities of architecture, which he believes should evoke aesthetic pleasure. He begins by outlining the classical architectural orders—Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—and discusses their essential characteristics. The text emphasizes that architecture transcends mere functionality by inviting readers to appreciate its artistic and cultural significance. Through detailed discussions of each order's components, such as columns, entablatures, and decorative features, Leeds sets the stage for a deeper exploration of classical architecture's lasting impact on modern design. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArchitecture -- History
653 _aArchitecture -- Orders
653 _aArchitectural design
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65462
999 _c106285
_d106285