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Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1955. 17th ed, 1955-01-01. Hardcover. Used: Good.
THE BEAUTIFUL NECESSITY: Seven Essays on Theosophy and Architecture by Bragdon, Charles - 1910
by Bragdon, Charles
THE BEAUTIFUL NECESSITY: Seven Essays on Theosophy and Architecture
by Bragdon, Charles
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
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- first
Rochester, New York: The Manas Press, 1910. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. A noted early 20th century American architect, Bragdon (1866-1946) discusses universal principles behind the harmonious forms and proportions of ancient and modern buildings. His observations and analyses encompass a tremendous variety of buildings, from Gothic cathedrals to Giotto's Campanile to the Taj Mahal, and his examples extend far beyond architecture to the natural symmetry found in the feathers of a peacock's tail, snowflakes, plants, and the human face. 96 textual figures. This copy is inscribed by Bragdon on a prefatory blank leaf. Octavo. Original blue cloth binding, with gilt titles and marbled endpapers. Some wear to the corners and tips; otherwise very good.
- Bookseller Independent bookstores (US)
- Format/Binding Hardcover
- Book Condition Used - Very good
- Quantity Available 1
- Edition First Edition
- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher The Manas Press
- Place of Publication Rochester, New York
- Date Published 1910
- Keywords Architecture, Theosophy, Organic Architecture, Architectural Theory