architectural theories from Vitruvius to Jefferson and beyond /
Carroll William Westfall, University of Notre Dame, USA
xii, 205 pages :
illustrations ;
26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-200) and index
Imitation in general -- Vitruvius -- Alberti on the art of building -- Alberti, architect and urbanist -- Vitruvianism and Palladio -- Events in the classical tradition on the continent -- The classical tradition's fate west of the Channel -- Jefferson, architect, and the classical tradition -- Imitation and architecture's restoration -- The beautiful and good city