ABSTRACT
This is the only publication that presents a modern interpretation of the Classical Orders. The new edition of this successful title now includes the proportions in both metric and imperial measurements to make the orders more accessible and to provide a valuable reference for designers.
The inclusion of both 100-part and 96-part systems of proportion is underpinned by an essay on James Gibbs - one of the 18th century authors of standardized proportioning systems - and his influence in America. Along with additional plates, this book gives a
clear introduction to those not familiar with the classical genre and is an easy to follow guide which assists architects, interior designers and conservators with the quality of their design.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |23 pages
Historical Background
chapter |3 pages
Plate 4 Comparative Tuscan Orders
chapter |2 pages
Plate 5 Comparative Doric Orders
chapter |3 pages
Plate 6 Comparative Ionic Orders
chapter |3 pages
Plate 7 Comparative Corinthian Orders
chapter |2 pages
Plate 8 Comparative Composite Orders
part |53 pages
The Orders in Detail
chapter |3 pages
Plate 9 The Five Orders
chapter |2 pages
Plate 10 The Tuscan Order
chapter |2 pages
Plate 11 The Tuscan Capital and Entablature
chapter |2 pages
Plate 12 The Tuscan Base and Pedestal
chapter |2 pages
Plate 13 The Doric Order
chapter |4 pages
Plates 14 and 15 The Doric Capital and Entablature I and II
chapter |2 pages
Plate 16 The Doric Base and Pedestal
chapter |2 pages
Plate 17 The Ionic Order
chapter |3 pages
Plate 18 The Ionic Volute
chapter |1 pages
Plate 19 The Ionic Capital and Emtablature
chapter |4 pages
Plates 20 and 21 The Ionic Capital I and II
chapter |2 pages
Plate 22 The Ionic Base and Pedestal
chapter |2 pages
Plate 23 The Corinthian Order
chapter |2 pages
Plate 24 The Corinthian Capital and Entablature
chapter |2 pages
Plate 25 The Corinthian Entablature
chapter |2 pages
Plate 26 The Corinthian Capital
chapter |2 pages
Plate 27 The Corinthian Base and Pedestal
chapter |2 pages
Plate 28 The Composite Order
chapter |2 pages
Plate 29 The Composite Capital and Entablature
chapter |2 pages
Plate 30 The Composite Entablature
chapter |2 pages
Plate 31 The Composite Capital
chapter |2 pages
Plate 32 The Composite Base and Pedestal
chapter |2 pages
Plate 33 Comparison of Mouldings
part |30 pages
James Gibbs and the American Classical Tradition
part |25 pages
The 96-Part Orders
chapter |3 pages
Plate 45 The Five Orders, After James Gibbs
chapter |4 pages
Plates 46–48 The Tuscan Order
chapter |4 pages
Plates 49–51 The Doric Order
chapter |4 pages
Plates 52–54 The Ionic Order
chapter |4 pages
Plates 55–57 The Corinthian Order
chapter |4 pages
Plates 58–60 The Composite Order
part |46 pages
Use of the Orders