The Architectural Capriccio

The Architectural Capriccio
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Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages : 556
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ISBN-10 : 1409431916
ISBN-13 : 9781409431916
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Book Synopsis The Architectural Capriccio by : Dr Lucien Steil

Download or read book The Architectural Capriccio written by Dr Lucien Steil and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2014-01-17 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together leading writers and practicing architects including Jean Dethier, David Mayernik, Massimo Scolari, Robert Adam, David Watkin and Leon Krier, this volume provides a kaleidoscopic, multilayered exploration of the Architectural Capriccio. It not only explains the phenomena within a historical context, but moreover, demonstrates its contemporary validity and appropriateness as a holistic design methodology, an inspiring pictorial strategy, an efficient rendering technique and an optimal didactic tool. The book shows and comments on a wide range of historic masterworks and highlights contemporary artists and architects excelling in a modern updated, refreshed and original tradition of the Capriccio.


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