{"title":"John Summerson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Summerson\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an insightful exploration of architectural history and theory, delving into the principles that shape classical design and its enduring influence. His works engage readers with a refined understanding of architectural language and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Summerson's books combine scholarly rigor with accessible prose, inviting a deeper appreciation of the built environment and its stylistic roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-classical-language-of-architecture-by-john-summerson-9780500297346","title":"The Classical Language of Architecture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA revised and updated edition of Sir John Summerson's classic book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDerived from the principles of Greek and Roman architecture in antiquity, the classical style has long dominated the history of western architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Sir John Summerson's timeless text, as relevant today as it was when first published, distils the visual language of architecture into its core classical elements and illustrates that buildings throughout the ages express an awareness of the 'grammar' of style and its rules, even if they vary, break, or poetically contradict them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the original edifices of Greece and Rome to the recapitulations and innovations of the Renaissance; the explosive rhetoric of the Baroque to the grave statements of Neo-classicism; and finally, the exuberant eclecticism of the Victorians and Edwardians to the 'stripped Neo-classicism' of some of the moderns; Summerson explains how every period has employed classical language to make their statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a new introduction by academic and architectural historian Alan Powers, this introduction continues to be one of the defining texts on the subject and is essential reading for all students of architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Classical Language of Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e remains a crucial resource, synthesising historical insights with a masterful understanding of architectural language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432841887980,"sku":"9780500297346","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500297346.jpg?v=1774766306"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-summerson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}