Laugier and eighteenth century French theory
1962, 1st edition. London : A. Zwemmer. Provenance: Bookplate of James Lees-Milne; copy inscribed to him by Raymond Mortimer. Near fine cloth copy with gilt-blocked title to spinee. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #387921
Physical description; 270 pp., 40 plates (including plans), 26 cm. Contents; The story of Laugier's life -- Laugier's taste -- The theoretical foundation -- Perfection and Rococo -- Gothic through classical eyes -- Embellished Gothic -- The new church architecture -- Town-planning and garden architecture -- Critics and sources -- Reception of the Essai outside France. Subjects; Laugier de Tassy Mr. Essai sur l'architecture.
Laugier, Marc-Antoine. Criticism and interpretation. Geschichte 1700-1800.
Price: €175.00