Architecture, Mysticism and Myth

Architecture, Mysticism and Myth
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9780486435190
ISBN-13 : 0486435199
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Architecture, Mysticism and Myth by : William Richard Lethaby

Download or read book Architecture, Mysticism and Myth written by William Richard Lethaby and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1892, this classic explores the symbolism of classical architecture. A milestone in relating mysticism to design, it shows the correlation between mythology and the design of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Taj Mahal, the Palace of Versailles, and other architectural masterpieces. 30 black-and-white illustrations.


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