Baroque and Rococo Architecture is a comprehensive book written by Henry A. Millon that explores the two styles of architecture that emerged in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Baroque and Rococo styles, examining their origins, development, and influence on architecture and art.The book begins with an introduction to the Baroque style, which originated in Italy in the early 17th century and spread throughout Europe. Millon discusses the key features of Baroque ...
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Baroque and Rococo Architecture is a comprehensive book written by Henry A. Millon that explores the two styles of architecture that emerged in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Baroque and Rococo styles, examining their origins, development, and influence on architecture and art.The book begins with an introduction to the Baroque style, which originated in Italy in the early 17th century and spread throughout Europe. Millon discusses the key features of Baroque architecture, including its use of dramatic lighting, ornate decoration, and grandiose forms. He also explores the religious and political contexts in which Baroque architecture flourished, and the ways in which it was used to express power and authority.The second part of the book focuses on the Rococo style, which emerged in France in the early 18th century as a reaction against the grandeur of Baroque architecture. Millon explains how Rococo architecture emphasized delicate decoration, pastel colors, and asymmetrical forms, and how it reflected the changing social and cultural values of the time.Throughout the book, Millon provides numerous examples of Baroque and Rococo architecture, including churches, palaces, and public buildings. He also includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of key architectural elements, such as columns, domes, and facades.Baroque and Rococo Architecture is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of architecture and art. Its comprehensive coverage and detailed analysis make it an essential reference for students, scholars, and professionals in the field.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.
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Very good in fair dust jacket. Light rubbing on edges of cover (see scan); no marks or creases creases, pages sharp; binding tight. 127 p. 100 illus. 26 cm. Bibliography: p. 113-122.
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VG in Fair jacket. Not ex-lib. Hardcover with dark grey-green paper over boards and black quarter-binding, in series-design black jacket, small 4to. 127pp. Index, bibliography. 100 figures in b/w plates. VG/Fair. Book has mild spine slant toward lower end only with no effect on strong binding. Boards clean and sharp save for touch of rubbing lower spine end; light to moderate uniform toning to clean, unmarked pages. jacket has chips to 1" depth over edges at upper and lower front hinges and mid front upper edge; smallerchips with surface loss along upper rear edge. Central panels lightly riubbed with titles and colors all clean and bright. Jacket in Brodart. Prev. owner's info stamp front pastedown.
