The American Vignola, Part 1: The Five Orders (1904)

""The American Vignola, Part 1: The Five Orders"" is a book written by William Robert Ware and published in 1904. The book focuses on the five classical orders of architecture, namely Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite. The author provides a detailed analysis of each order, including its history, characteristics, and variations. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the concepts presented. The author's intention was to provide a comprehensive guide for architects, builders, and students of architecture, as well as anyone interested in the classical orders. The book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the principles of classical architecture and its application in modern times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.