Banister Fletcher History Of Architecture
A history of architecture on the comparative method by fletcher banister 1833 1899.
Banister fletcher history of architecture. The 20th edition of sir banister fletcher s a history of architecture is the first major work of history to include an overview of the architectural achievements of the 20th century. Publication date 1905 topics architecture history publisher london. Hence forms that glid. Sir banister flight fletcher 15 february 1866 london 17 august 1953 london was an english architect and architectural historian as was his father also named banister fletcher.
A history of architecture on the comparative method. Sir banister fletcher s a history of architecture 1. Banister fletcher has been the standard one volume architectural history for over 100 years and continues to give a concise and factual account of world architecture from the earliest times. Toronto digitizing sponsor msn contributor.
They wrote the standard textbook a history of architecture which is also often referred to just as banister fletcher. Fletcher banister sir 1866 1953. The spirit of antiquity enshrined in sumptuous buildings vocal in sweet song in picture speaking with heroic tongue and with devout solemnities entwined strikes to the seat of grace within the mind.