An essay on the study and practice of architecture. Explaining the true principles of the science; And Directing the Gentleman and Builder to design and finish in every Article, with Judgment and Taste. Illustrated with figures, elegantly engraved, explaining the Five Orders, their several Parts, and just Proportions. With a Frontispiece, designed by Mr. Wale, and curiously engraved. To which are added, directions for the embellishment of cities, and for the laying out of gardens

All titles

• An essay on the study and practice of architecture. Explaining the true principles of the science; And Directing the Gentleman and Builder to design and finish in every Article, with Judgment and Taste. Illustrated with figures, elegantly engraved, explaining the Five Orders, their several Parts, and just Proportions. With a Frontispiece, designed by Mr. Wale, and curiously engraved. To which are added, directions for the embellishment of cities, and for the laying out of gardens
• Essai sur l'architecture. English

People / Organizations

• Marc-Antoine Laugier (Author)
• Stanley Crowder ("printed for")

Imprint

London : printed for Stanley Crowder and Henry Woodgate, at the Golden-Ball in Pater-Noster-Row, 1756.

Publication year

1756

ESTC No.

N1527

Grub Street ID

4994

Description

xvi,[2],272,[8]p.,plates ; 8°.

Note

Anonymous. By Marc Antoine Laugier

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