Author: Vignola, Iacomo Barozzi Da
Title: Regola delli Cinque Ordini d'Architecttura Plates
Description: 1730. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Hardcover. ND ca 1730. This item consists of 30 of the 45 original copper engraved plates removed from the book. Bound in dark green cloth over boards. Details of columns, porticos, entryways, including the Teatro Marcello in Rome, Porta Pia of Michelangelo, Porta del Giardino del Duca Sforza. & facade of the Porta del Popolo in Rome. Descriptions in Italian. Plates only, no text pages. Foxing & spotting. These plates from "the most published book in architectural history" helped formulate the canon of classical architectural style. Very Good.

Keywords: ARCHITECTURE, ROMAN ARCHITECTURE. COPPER ENGRAVINGS. CLASSIC COLUMNS.


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