First published in 1892, this classic explores the symbolism of classical architecture. A milestone in relating mysticism to design, it shows the correlation between mythology and the design of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Taj Mahal, the Palace of Versailles, and other architectural masterpieces. 30 black-and-white illustrations.
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- Signs in the Sky: The Astrological & Archaeological Evidence for the Birth of a New Age by Adrian Gilbert on 7 pages
- An Architecture Notebook by Simon Unwin on page 113, page 140, and Back Matter
- The Orion Mystery: Unlocking the Secrets of the Pyramids by Robert Bauval on page 22, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Door in the Sky by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy on page 46, page 59, and page 180
- Modern Architecture and the End of Empire (British Art and Visual Culture Since 1750, New Readings) (British Art and Visual Culture Since 1750, New Readings) by Mark Crinson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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