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Inigo Jones and Wren; or, The rise and decline of modern architecture in England (1893)

Loftie, W. J. (William John), 1839-1911 · New York, Macmillan and co. · leaf 122

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MOCENIGO P.M.ACK. 1)Y rAU.AUIO. Jones, we know, had a copy of his book, and no doubt profitedby seeing his buildings at Vicenza, Verona, Venice, and otherplaces, as well as those also which he specially praises by Vasariand Sansovino. Very little is known of Vitruvius, e.xcept that he must… … o < -5_ « z I z o z o oo The Beginnings of Palladian 105 was an old man when he wrote, and was, moreover, a man ofshort stature. For purposes of reference, it may be worth while to givethe principal measurements of the different orders in use amongthe architects of the school of Palladio. It…

Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652 · Wren, Christopher, Sir, 1632-1723 · Architecture

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