Architectural Maxims And Theorems In Elucidation Of Some Of The Principles Of Design And Construction

Architectural Maxims and Theorems in Elucidation of Some of the Principles of Design and Construction: And Lecture on the Education and Character of the Architect is a book written by Thomas Leverton Donaldson and published in 1847. The book is a collection of maxims and theorems related to architecture, aimed at helping architects understand and apply the principles of design and construction. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains a series of maxims and theorems that cover various aspects of architecture, including proportion, symmetry, harmony, and construction. These maxims and theorems are presented in a concise and easy-to-understand manner, making them accessible to architects of all levels of experience.The second part of the book is a lecture on the education and character of the architect. In this lecture, Donaldson discusses the qualities that make a good architect, as well as the education and training that are necessary to become one. He emphasizes the importance of a broad education, including the study of history, literature, and the arts, in addition to the technical skills required for the practice of architecture.Overall, Architectural Maxims and Theorems in Elucidation of Some of the Principles of Design and Construction: And Lecture on the Education and Character of the Architect is a valuable resource for architects and anyone interested in the principles and practice of architecture. Its clear and concise presentation of architectural maxims and theorems, combined with Donaldson's insights on the education and character of the architect, make it a timeless work that is still relevant today.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.