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The Nile on eBay   On the Art of Building in Ten Books by Leon Battista Alberti, Joseph Rykwert, Neil Leach, Robert Tavernor "De Re Aedificatoria", by Leon Battista Alberti (1404-1472), was the first modern treatise on the theory and practice of architecture. It was very important for the subsequent history of architecture and this is the first English translation based on the original Latin text on which Alberti's reputation as a theorist is founded. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description De Re Aedificatoria, by Leon Battista Alberti (1404-1472), was the first modern treatise on the theory and practice of architecture. Its importance for the subsequent history of architecture is incalculable, yet this is the first English translation based on the original, exceptionally eloquent Latin text on which Alberti's reputation as a theorist is founded. Notes "A new and valuable resource which immediately relegates to the category of a curiosity Rykwert's earlier republication of James Leoni's translation... Now all those involved with architecture... can listen to Alberti and find that be has much to say that will interest them." John Onians, Building Design Author Biography Joseph Rykwert is Paul Philippe Cret Professor of Architecture Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania.Neil Leach is an architect and theorist who has taught at a number of institutions worldwide, including the Architectural Association in London, the Dessau Institute Dessau, Germany, and Columbia University. He is the author, editor, or translator of more than a dozen books, including Rethinking Architecture, The Anaesthetics of Architecture (MIT Press, 1999), and Alberti's On the Art of Building in Ten Books (MIT Press 1991).Robert Tavernor is Professor and Head of Architecture at the University of Bath and a practicing architect. His previous books include a translation (with Joseph Rykwert and Neil Leach) of Alberti's On the Art of Building in Ten Books; and Palladio and Palladianism. Table of Contents Book one - lineaments; book two - materials; book three - construction; book four - public works; book five - works of individuals; book six - ornament; book seven - ornament to sacred buildings; book eight - ornament to public secular buildings; book nine - ornament to private buildings; book ten - restoration of buildings. Review Brilliantly translated...Rykwert and his team have restored the pleasures of Alberti's writing for English readers...This undoubtedly deserves to become the standard English translation.—Anthony Hughes, Times Literary SupplementThis English edition surpasses the earlier one in a number of significant ways...It will no doubt soon find a place on all architectural reading lists, and deservedly so.—Paul Davies, Art History Promotional A new and valuable resource which immediately relegates to the category of a curiosity Rykwert's earlier republication of James Leoni's translation...Now all those involved with architecture...can listen to Alberti and find that be has much to say that will interest them. -- John Onians Building Design Review Text "Brilliantly translated... Rykwert and his team have restored the pleasures of Alberti's writing for English readers.... This undoubtedly deserves to become the standard English translation." -Anthony Hughes, Times Literary Supplement Review Quote This English edition surpasses the earlier one in a number of significant ways...It will no doubt soon find a place on all architectural reading lists, and deservedly so. Promotional "Headline" "Brilliantly translated... Rykwert and his team have restored the pleasures of Alberti's writing for English readers.... This undoubtedly deserves to become the standard English translation." -- Anthony Hughes, Times Literary Supplement Details ISBN026251060X Author Robert Tavernor Short Title ON THE ART OF BUILDING IN 10 B Language English ISBN-10 026251060X ISBN-13 9780262510608 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 720 Year 1991 Imprint MIT Press Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass. Country of Publication United States Translated from Latin Illustrations 63 Death 1472 Edition New edition Pages 470 Edition Description Revised Audience Age 18 Series The MIT Press DOI 10.1604/9780262510608 UK Release Date 1991-07-01 AU Release Date 1991-07-01 NZ Release Date 1991-07-01 US Release Date 1991-07-01 Publisher MIT Press Ltd Translator Joseph Rykwert Publication Date 1991-07-01 Alternative 9780262010993 Audience Undergraduate We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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