Practice of architecture : containing the five orders of architecture and an additional column and entablature, with all their elements and details explained and illustrated, for the use of carpenters and practical men. (1835)
Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 · Boston : Pub. by the author [etc.] ; New York : Collins & co. · leaf 61
h one single exception, eachmoulding of this composition is indebted to some one of the conicsections for its beautiful variety of outline. As the selection andarrangement of the elements, which compose this column and enta-blature, have been the cause of much research and great solicitude,I hope… … COLUMN AND ENTABLATURE. 37 always be decorated with some one of the orders, as the proprietorwill be amply compensated for the difference in expense, by thechaste and classic appearance of his building. It is to be expected,therefore, that this design will be used only on the smaller andcheaper…
Architecture · Architecture -- Orders · Carpentry
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