A Book of Architecture containing Designs for Buildings and Ornaments

published 1728

James Gibbs (author)

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James Gibbs

Author, British, 1682 - 1754

This is a drawing of architectural designs for a building. The image showcases two elevations and two floor plans of a structure. One elevation depicts a building with columns supporting a triangular pediment. The other elevation shows an entrance with an arched doorway flanked by windows, topped with a pediment. The floor plans reveal the spatial arrangement and construction details. The drawing suggests an emphasis on balance, symmetry, and classical proportions.

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1998

  • Middleton et al. 1998, no. 22.


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