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This book examines the theoretical work of one of the most important architects of early modern Europe. Wren posited a new version of the origins and development of the Classical style, thereby becoming one of the first to challenge theoretical principles of architecture that had been upheld since the Renaissance.

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'… for everyone interested in the debate, a close reading of Soo's book will be essential.' Kerry Downes, Burlington Magazine
'Soo's handsome edition is in every way a … usable and useful book to work with.' Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians

Table of Contents
List of illustrations; Acknowledgements; Editorial note; Introduction; 1. Notes on the antiquities of London; 2. Notes and reports on Gothic churches; 3. Letter from Paris; 4. Letter on building churches; 5. Tracts on architecture; Conclusion: Wren's method of design; Appendix; List of abbreviations; Notes; Selected bibliography; Index.

Wrens Tracts on Architecture and Other Writings

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 10 February 2007
      ISBN-13 9780521044240
      978-0521044240
      ISBN-10 0521044243
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      Individual architects Theory of architecture

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book examines the theoretical work of one of the most important architects of early modern Europe. Wren posited a new version of the origins and development of the Classical style, thereby becoming one of the first to challenge theoretical principles of architecture that had been upheld since the Renaissance.

      Trade Review
      '… for everyone interested in the debate, a close reading of Soo's book will be essential.' Kerry Downes, Burlington Magazine
      'Soo's handsome edition is in every way a … usable and useful book to work with.' Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians

      Table of Contents
      List of illustrations; Acknowledgements; Editorial note; Introduction; 1. Notes on the antiquities of London; 2. Notes and reports on Gothic churches; 3. Letter from Paris; 4. Letter on building churches; 5. Tracts on architecture; Conclusion: Wren's method of design; Appendix; List of abbreviations; Notes; Selected bibliography; Index.

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