Books by "Richard Phené Spiers"
12 books found
Richard Longstreth provides a detailed picture of the early careers of four architects—Bernard Maybeck, Willis Polk, Ernest Coxhead, and A.C. Schweinfurth—who had a decisive impact on the course of design in the San Francisco Bay Area and who stand as significant contributors to American architecture.
In "A Manual of Historic Ornament," Richard Glazier meticulously catalogues the evolution of ornamental design throughout various historical periods, presenting a rich tapestry of artistic styles from classical antiquity to the contemporary era. The book's literary style is characterized by a clear, didactic approach that seamlessly integrates visual analysis with a comprehensive narrative. Glazier employs an array of illustrations, offering readers not only a scholarly explanation of ornamentation but also a visual feast that highlights the intricacies of design and the cultural contexts that birthed them. This work stands as a crucial reference point for understanding the aesthetic principles that have influenced architecture and design over centuries. Richard Glazier, a noted architect and design historian, draws from a wealth of experience in his field, which informs his authoritative perspective in this manual. His passion for historic ornamentation and architecture is evident throughout the text, as he synthesizes extensive research into a coherent guide that addresses both the practicalities of restoration and the theoretical underpinnings of design philosophies. Glazier's deep appreciation for craftsmanship speaks to his own background, making this work not just an academic resource but a personal exploration. I highly recommend "A Manual of Historic Ornament" to students, practitioners, and enthusiasts of design and architecture seeking a profound understanding of the interplay between history and ornamentation. Glazier's scholarly insights, paired with stunning visuals, provide a valuable resource that is both instructive and inspiring, making it an essential addition to any library dedicated to the decorative arts. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Illustrations: 2 Maps, Numerous B/w Illustrations Description: The present reprint of Fergusson's History of Indian and Eastern Architecture is being brought out to meet the growing demand from scholars for whom this book is still the basic work of reference on Indian Architecture. In the preface to the second edition (1910) of this work James Burgess wrote, Though descriptions of Indian monuments may be written in various ways, no one could pretend to take up the systematic study of Indian Architecture without the aid of this work, and no history of Architecture can be scientifically written without appropriating the principles Mr. Fergusson showed how to apply. This work, in a way, fulfils the desire of Fergusson. In the Preface to the first edition of the book (1876) the author expressed his desire to open an hitherto unknown field of Indian Architecture and to give an impulse to its study, and assist in establishing Indian Architecture on a stable basis, so that it may take its true position among the other great styles which have ennobled the arts of mankind. It is needless to go into the merits of the present work. Fergusson covered in his study of Indian Architecture the vast range of time and space. Tracing the Indian Architecture from its remote antiquity, Fergusson covered the entire panorama of India with its diverse monuments including even the contemporary modes. In order to provide the reader with an all-encompassing view, he included in the present work, the Architecture of the neighbouring countries which were vastly influenced by the present-tradition of India. The books thus became, and still is, an authentic compendium on Architecture. The excellent woodcuts and photographs are still utilized for primary reference work.
This handbook provides readers with a well-illustrated and readable comparative guide to proportion systems in architecture, setting out the mathematical principles that underlie the main systems and illustrating these with examples of their use in historical and modern buildings. The main body of the text traces the interplay of abstraction and empathy through the history of science, philosophy and architecture from the early Greeks through to the two early twentieth-century architects who made proportion the focus of their work: Le Corbusier and Van der Laan. The book ends with a reflection on the present and future role of proportion in architecture.